ball
/bɔːl/ (bre, ipa) · [bˈɔl] /bɔːl/ (ame, ipa) · [bˈɔl] /ˈbȯl/ (ame, mw) · [bˈɔl] /bɑːl/ (ame, ipa)
ball — 名詞
- ballsingular
- ballsplural
1. a round object that children play with or that is used in games such as football
球
運動或遊戲用的圓形物體
a round object that children play with or that is used in games such as football, tennis, and basketball
Aiko kicked the ball across the playground to her brother.
Aiko 把球踢過操場給她弟弟。
kick + ball; across + place
The tennis ball hit the net and bounced onto the grass.
網球碰到網子，彈到草地上。
Leila threw the ball to the dog, who caught it in mid-air.
Leila 把球丟給狗，狗在半空中接住了。
Children at the park were passing a ball back and forth.
公園裡的孩子們正在來回傳球。
常見錯誤
2. a quantity of thread, wool, or string that has been wound into a compact, round
線團；毛線球
纏繞成球狀的線或毛線
a quantity of thread, wool, or string that has been wound into a compact, round mass
Grandma handed me a ball of yarn so I could knit a scarf.
奶奶遞給我一團毛線，讓我可以織圍巾。
ball of yarn / wool / string
The cat found a ball of wool and started batting it across the floor.
貓咪找到一團毛線，開始在地板上撥弄它。
Priya unwound the ball of string carefully to measure the table.
Priya 小心地解開那團繩子來量桌子。
He tossed the ball of twine to his father, who caught it one-handed.
他把那團麻繩丟給他父親，父親單手接住了。
用法筆記
Often used in the pattern 'a ball of [material]' where the material is thread, wool, yarn, string, or twine.
3. the fleshy, cushioned part on the underside of the foot just behind the toes, an
腳球；拇指球
腳趾根部或拇指根部的肉墊
the fleshy, cushioned part on the underside of the foot just behind the toes, and the matching rounded area on the palm at the root of the thumb
The dancer balanced on the balls of her feet for almost a minute.
舞者用腳尖著地保持平衡將近一分鐘。
ball of the foot / feet
Mateo pressed the ball of his thumb against the lid to open the jar.
Mateo 用拇指根部按壓蓋子來打開罐子。
ball of the thumb
Walking on the balls of your feet can help you move more quietly.
用腳尖著地走路可以讓你走得更輕聲。
The doctor gently pressed the ball of the patient's foot to check her reflexes.
醫生輕壓病人的腳趾根部來檢查反射。
用法筆記
Always followed by 'of the foot' or 'of the thumb'. The plural 'balls of the feet' is common when describing movement or posture.
常見錯誤
4. a shiny, round decoration made of glass or plastic that is hung on a Christmas t
聖誕樹裝飾球
掛在聖誕樹上的圓形飾品
a shiny, round decoration made of glass or plastic that is hung on a Christmas tree
The children hung shiny red and gold balls on the Christmas tree.
孩子們把亮紅和金色彩球掛在聖誕樹上。
hang balls on the Christmas tree
One of the glass balls fell off the tree and shattered on the wooden floor.
一個玻璃球從樹上掉下來，在木地板上摔碎了。
Grandma's collection of antique tree balls dates back to the 1950s.
奶奶收藏的老式聖誕樹彩球可以追溯到1950年代。
Each year the family buys one new silver ball to add to their tree.
這家人每年都會買一個新的銀色彩球掛在聖誕樹上。
用法筆記
Also called 'Christmas bauble' (British English). Often modified by colour or material: 'glass ball', 'silver ball', 'gold ball'.
5. an instance of sending the ball between teammates during a football game
傳球
足球比賽中球員之間的傳送
an instance of sending the ball between teammates during a football game
The midfielder sent a long ball to the striker, who volleyed it into the net.
中場球員將一記長傳送給前鋒，後者凌空抽射入網。
send a long ball to [player]
Lee controlled a difficult ball from his teammate and dribbled past two defenders.
Lee 接住隊友一記難處理的傳球，盤球過了兩名後衛。
The coach yelled at the team to play short balls instead of long kicks.
教練對著球隊大喊，要他們打短傳而不是長踢。
Jones picked up a great ball from Campbell and ran straight toward the goal.
Jones 接住 Campbell 一記妙傳，直接朝球門奔去。
用法筆記
Common in British football commentary. Modified by adjectives describing quality or distance: 'long ball', 'short ball', 'great ball', 'cross ball'.
6. a single delivery of the ball by the bowler to the batter in the sport of cricke
板球投球
板球比賽中投手的一次投球
a single delivery of the ball by the bowler to the batter in the sport of cricket
The bowler bowled a fast ball that swung past the batter's bat.
投手投出一記快速球，從打者的球棒旁掠過。
bowl a ball; fast ball / slow ball
He was beaten by a great ball that spun sharply off the pitch.
一記從球場上急轉彎的精彩投球讓他措手不及。
The umpire called a no-ball when the bowler overstepped the crease.
投手踩到投球線，裁判判為犯規投球。
Ravi faced the first ball of the over with calm confidence.
Ravi 冷靜自信地面對這一輪的第一球。
用法筆記
In cricket, each delivery is called 'a ball'. The term 'no-ball' and 'bouncer' (a short-pitched ball) are specific types. Also used in compound: 'new ball' (a fresh ball taken after a set number of overs).
7. in baseball, a pitch that misses the target area and does not count as a strike
壞球
棒球中投手投出的好球帶外球
in baseball, a pitch that misses the target area and does not count as a strike - four of these give the batter a free pass to first base
The pitcher threw four balls in a row, and the batter walked to first base.
投手連續投出四個壞球，打者保送上一壘。
throw a ball; four balls = a walk
It's a full count: three balls and two strikes.
現在是滿球數：三壞球、兩好球。
three balls, two strikes = full count
With the count at two balls and no strikes, the batter waited for a better pitch.
在兩壞球、零好球的情況下，打者等待更好的投球。
The umpire called the third ball and the crowd groaned in frustration.
裁判判定第三個壞球，觀眾席傳來沮喪的嘆息聲。
- strike
a pitch that the batter should have hit, either in the strike zone or when the batter swings and misses
用法筆記
Distinct from 'strike': a 'ball' is a pitch outside the strike zone; four balls give the batter a 'walk' (free pass to first base). The count is always stated as 'balls' first, then 'strikes' (e.g. 'three-and-two').
常見錯誤
8. any game that is played with a ball, especially baseball, basketball, or footbal
球類運動
泛指任何使用球進行的比賽
any game that is played with a ball, especially baseball, basketball, or football
The kids were outside playing ball in the street until it got dark.
孩子們在外面街上打球，一直玩到天黑。
play ball
We spent the whole afternoon at the park, just throwing and catching ball.
我們整個下午都在公園裡傳接球。
I like watching college ball on Saturday afternoons.
我喜歡在星期六下午看大學聯賽。
In our town, spring means ball season — every field is full of teams practicing.
在我們鎮上，春天就是球季——每個球場都擠滿了練習的球隊。
用法筆記
Used without an article ('play ball', 'watch ball') to refer to the activity or sport in general. Often combined with modifiers: 'pro ball' (professional baseball/basketball), 'college ball', 'summer ball'.
常見錯誤
9. a large formal social event where people dress in elegant clothes and dance
舞會
大型正式社交舞蹈活動
a large formal social event where people dress in elegant clothes and dance
Did you go to the Summer Ball last year at the Grand Hotel?
你去年有去大飯店的夏日舞會嗎？
Summer Ball / Annual Ball
Yusuf rented a tuxedo for the charity ball his company was hosting.
Yusuf 為了公司舉辦的慈善舞會租了一套燕尾服。
The debutante ball is a tradition for young women in some social circles.
在有些社交圈中，初入社交界舞會是年輕女性的傳統活動。
At midnight, the ballroom fell silent and the host announced the end of the ball.
午夜時分，舞廳安靜下來，主人宣布舞會結束。
用法筆記
Often used with occasion or season names: 'Summer Ball', 'Charity Ball', 'New Year's Ball'. In British English, also 'school ball' (formal school dance). Distinguished from 'party' by formality and dancing.
10. a testicle - part of a male reproductive system, responsible for generating sper
睪丸
男性生殖腺（粗俗用語）
a testicle - part of a male reproductive system, responsible for generating sperm
The doctor examined the patient and found a small lump on his left ball.
醫生檢查病人，發現他的左側睪丸有一個小腫塊。
He winced when the football hit him square in the balls.
足球正中他的睪丸時，他痛得齜牙咧嘴。
hit in the balls (informal)
The vet explained that one of the dog's balls had not descended properly.
獸醫解釋說，那隻狗有一顆睪丸沒有正常降下。
Young men are advised to check their balls regularly for any unusual changes.
建議年輕男性定期檢查睪丸是否有任何異常變化。
用法筆記
Considered vulgar or coarse in many contexts. In medical settings, use 'testicle' instead. The plural 'balls' is more common than the singular.
常見錯誤
ball — 動詞
- ballpresent simple I / you / we / they
- balls3rd person singular
- balling-ing form
- balledpast simple
1. to form something into a round shape, especially by pressing or curling it
揉成球；握拳
將物體壓縮或捲成圓形
to form something into a round shape, especially by pressing or curling it
She balled her fists in anger, her knuckles turning white.
她氣得握緊拳頭，指節都發白了。
ball one's fists
The child balled the cookie dough in his palms before putting it on the tray.
孩子把餅乾麵團在手心裡揉成球，再放到烤盤上。
He balled the piece of paper and threw it into the wastebasket.
他把那張紙揉成一團，扔進廢紙簍。
Lin balled the wet towel tightly and hung it over the rack.
Lin 把濕毛巾緊緊揉成一團掛在架子上。
The old man balled his handkerchief and shoved it into his pocket.
老人把手帕揉成一團塞進口袋。
- unroll
opposite of making something round; spreading it flat
文法句型
ball + object
用法筆記
Commonly used with 'fist' (ball one's fists) as an idiomatic expression of anger or determination. The object can be any flexible item that can be compressed into a round shape.
常見錯誤
2. vulgar slang for having sex with someone, used only of a man
幹；性交
粗俗用語，指發生性行為
vulgar slang for having sex with someone, used only of a man
The crude joke was about a farmhand who claimed he could ball any woman in the village.
那個粗俗的笑話是關於一個農場工人自稱能上村子裡任何女人。
vulgar slang: ball someone
In some old movies, characters use ball as a crude way to talk about having sex.
在一些老電影中，角色用 ball 這個粗俗的說法來指發生性行為。
The teenagers laughed at the graffiti that said two people had been balling behind the gym.
那群青少年看著塗鴉發笑，上面寫著有人在體育館後面亂搞。
The comedian used crude jokes about balling groupies during his stand-up show.
那位喜劇演員用關於在巡演期間上粉絲的粗俗笑話貫穿整場表演。
- screw
equally vulgar slang
- have sex with
neutral, appropriate in any context
文法句型
ball + someone
用法筆記
Extremely vulgar. Avoid in any formal, professional, or polite context. The standard neutral verb is 'have sex with' or 'sleep with'. This sense is typically used by men in crude or offensive speech.