three-base hit

three-base hit — idiom

1. in baseball, a hit that sends the ball far enough into the outfield for the batt

1.慣用語B2
釋義

in baseball, a hit that sends the ball far enough into the outfield for the batter to run all the way around the bases and stop safely at third

例句

With two outs in the ninth inning, Tanvi hit a three-base hit that scored both runners and won the game.

hit + three-base hit as object

Henrik's three-base hit bounced off the outfield wall while he sprinted to third base.

three-base hit as subject of bounce / roll

同義詞
  • triple

    the standard everyday term used in baseball; 'three-base hit' is more formal and less common

用法筆記

Often shortened to 'triple' in everyday baseball conversation — 'triple' is far more common than the full form 'three-base hit' among players and fans.

常見錯誤

❌He hit a three-base home run.
✅He hit a three-base hit.
💡A home run lets you score, not stop at third base. A three-base hit (triple) means the batter stops at third.
❌He ran a three-base hit.
✅He hit a three-base hit.
💡The verb is 'hit', not 'run'. The batter runs the bases after hitting the ball.