fair ball

IPA/ˌfeə ˈbɔːl/
IPA/ˌfer ˈbɑːl/

fair ball — 名詞

1. in baseball, a batted ball that stays within the playing area defined by the two

1.名詞B2
釋義

界內球

棒球打在界線內的球

in baseball, a batted ball that stays within the playing area defined by the two white chalk lines running from home plate to the outfield wall, making it a valid hit that keeps the play going

例句

Nikhil hit a fair ball past the shortstop that rolled to the outfield wall.

Nikhil 擊出一記穿越游擊區的界內球,球滾到外野牆邊。

fair ball past infielder into outfield

The umpire shouted 'fair ball' as Takeshi's line drive landed just inside the third-base line.

Takeshi 的平飛球正好落在三壘線內側,裁判大喊「界內球」。

umpire's call: fair ball

反義詞
  • foul ball

    the opposite — a batted ball that lands or rolls outside the foul lines

用法筆記

In baseball broadcasts and commentary, umpires often shout 'fair ball' loudly to signal that a hit is valid and in play. The opposite call is 'foul ball'.

常見錯誤

The batter hit the ball fair.
The batter hit a fair ball.
💡'fair ball' is a compound noun, not an adjective + noun phrase. Use the full compound.