sniper

Scharfschütze

Jemand, der aus großer Entfernung genau schießt und sich dabei meist versteckt hält.

In einfachem Englisch: Someone who shoots accurately from far away, usually while hiding.

• A sniper hid on the roof.
• The soldiers came under sniper fire.
• Two snipers watched the road from the hill.

Synonyme: sharpshooter

Häufige Wendungen: enemy sniper, sniper fire, sniper rifle

Torjäger

Ein Spieler, der mit präzisen Schüssen besonders gut Tore erzielt.

In einfachem Englisch: A sports player who is especially good at scoring goals with accurate shots.

• Their best sniper scored twice.
• The team needs a sniper who can finish chances.
• Few snipers in the league shoot as accurately as she does.

Synonyme: goal scorer

Häufige Wendungen: top sniper, team sniper, natural sniper