fast break

IPA/ˌfɑːst ˈbreɪk/
IPA/ˌfæst ˈbreɪk/

fast break — 名詞

1. In basketball, a fast offensive play that starts when a team recovers the ball a

1.名詞B2
釋義

快攻戰術

籃球中快速推進至對方籃下的進攻策略

In basketball, a fast offensive play that starts when a team recovers the ball and immediately races toward the opposite basket, trying to score before the other side can set up its defense.

例句

Hao stole the ball and started a fast break, passing to Kofi for an easy layup.

Hao 抄到球後發動快攻,傳給 Kofi 輕鬆上籃得分。

fast break + steal + start, leading to a score

The team's fast break was so quick that the opposing players barely crossed half-court.

該隊的快攻速度極快,對手幾乎連半場都還沒跨過。

同義詞
  • transition offense

    a broader term covering all offensive plays after a change of possession; 'fast break' is the most aggressive form of transition

  • rush

    less formal; can be used for any quick movement toward a goal in various sports

反義詞
  • half-court offense

    a slow, set-up offensive play where the team pauses before attacking

  • possession play

    a strategy that deliberately slows down the game rather than rushing

文法句型

fast break + verb (singular)

用法筆記

Almost always used in basketball contexts. The word 'break' here refers to the sudden forward movement, not a pause.

常見錯誤

He scored a fast break point in soccer.
He scored a fast break point in basketball.
💡'fast break' is a basketball-specific term and should not be used for other sports without clarification.

2. The rapid individual or team drive toward the basket right after recovering the

2.名詞B2
釋義

快速進攻

奪球後迅速攻向籃框的動作

The rapid individual or team drive toward the basket right after recovering the ball, aiming to catch the opposing defense off guard before it can get into position.

例句

Mia caught the rebound and went straight into a fast break before the other team could react.

Mia 搶到籃板球後立刻發動快攻,對手都來不及反應。

go into a fast break — entering the attack phase

With two seconds left on the clock, Joaquín led a fast break down the left side of the court.

比賽還剩兩秒鐘,Joaquín 沿著球場左側發動了一次快攻。

同義詞

文法句型

on a/the fast break

with a fast break

用法筆記

Frequently appears in the phrase 'on a fast break' to describe the situation during which a play happens. This sense emphasizes the moment of attacking rather than the play pattern itself (compare sense 1).