fastball

/ˈfɑːstbɔːl/ (bre, ipa) · /ˈfæstbɔːl/ (ame, ipa) · /ˈfas(t)-ˌbȯl/ (ame, mw)

fastball — noun

  • fastballsingular
  • fastballsplural

1. a high-speed throw of the ball from the pitcher toward the batter in baseball, t

1.名詞B1
釋義

a high-speed throw of the ball from the pitcher toward the batter in baseball, typically the fastest type of pitch that a pitcher can make with their full strength

例句

A fastball from Okonkwo struck the catcher's mitt with a loud pop.

Kiran's fastball reached ninety-five miles per hour at the last game.

collocation: fastball + reach + speed measurement

同義詞
  • heater

    Very informal baseball slang for an extremely fast fastball

  • heat

    Informal uncountable noun meaning a fastball thrown with great speed; e.g., 'He throws heat.'

  • fast one

    Slightly dated informal term; also implies a pitch meant to surprise the batter

反義詞
  • changeup

    A slow pitch thrown with the same arm motion as a fastball, designed to disrupt the batter's timing

  • curveball

    A pitch that curves as it approaches the batter, thrown much slower than a fastball

用法筆記

Countable noun. Most often singular when referring to the pitch type in general ('He throws a fastball'), but also used as a countable noun for individual pitches ('He threw three fastballs in that inning'). This term is specific to baseball; other sports use different terms for fast throws (e.g., 'fast serve' in tennis, 'fast delivery' in cricket).

常見錯誤

❌He threw a fast ball that broke the window.
✅He threw a fastball that broke the window.
💡In baseball, 'fastball' is written as one word.
❌She hit a fastball over the net in tennis.
✅She hit a fast serve over the net in tennis.
💡'Fastball' is only used in baseball; other sports have their own terms.