jump shot
IPA/ˈdʒʌmp ʃɒt/
IPA/ˈdʒʌmp ʃɑːt/
jump shot — noun
1. a basketball move where a player leaps off the ground and, at the top of the jum
1.名詞B1
釋義
a basketball move where a player leaps off the ground and, at the top of the jump, releases the ball aiming for the basket
例句
Stephanie hit a jump shot from the corner and put her team ahead by four.
collocation: jump shot from [position on court]
Tariq practised his jump shot for two hours at the park near his house.
Ezra's jump shot flew high over the defender and dropped into the basket.
Coach Rivera told Adaeze to take the jump shot rather than pass the ball.
The whole crowd stood up when Hyun's jump shot dropped clean through the net.
同義詞
- jumper
informal, shortened form used in casual basketball contexts
用法筆記
In basketball, distinct from a set shot (taken while standing still with feet on the ground) and a dunk (slamming the ball directly into the hoop).
常見錯誤
❌The referee threw a jump shot to start the game.
✅The referee threw a jump ball to start the game.
💡A jump shot is a scoring attempt; a jump ball is the opening toss between two players.