No. 17,208 in Russian
стрельбой
"Стрельбой" translates to "shooting" in English, referring to the activity or act of firing a weapon.
In a sentence
Она занималась стрельбой из лука.
She practiced archery.
In this sentence, 'стрельбой' refers to the activity of shooting, specifically archery, emphasizing the method or type of shooting.
Соревнования по стрельбой прошли успешно.
The shooting competition went successfully.
Here, 'стрельбой' relates to the theme and focus of the competition, denoting shooting as the central activity of the event.
Офицер был хорошо обучен стрельбой.
The officer was well-trained in shooting.
This usage describes the acquisition of skills in shooting or the officer's capability, highlighting the proficiency in the activity of shooting.
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