net ball
net ball — 名詞
1. In tennis or volleyball, a serve that touches the top of the net but lands insid
觸網發球
發球觸網但落在有效區，可重發
In tennis or volleyball, a serve that touches the top of the net but lands inside the correct area of the court, allowing the server to take the serve again without any penalty.
When Aoi's serve brushed the net, the umpire called a net ball and she served again.
Aoi 的發球擦到球網後落在界內，裁判判定為觸網發球，讓她重新發球。
collocation: call a net ball
In volleyball, a net ball gives the server a second chance without counting the point.
排球中的觸網發球讓發球方獲得第二次機會——該分不算。
The referee signalled a net ball, so Ignacio had to retake his serve.
裁判示意為觸網發球，因此 Ignacio 必須在原地重新發球。
In professional tennis, a net ball pauses play while the server prepares again.
在職業網球中，觸網發球後會短暫暫停，讓發球方重新準備。
Theo's serve hit the tape and bounced forward — a clear net ball requiring a second attempt.
Theo 強勁的發球擊中球網帶後彈了過去——明顯的觸網發球，需要再發一次。
- let
Used specifically in tennis for a serve that touches the net and lands in; 'net ball' is the more general term used in both tennis and volleyball.
用法筆記
In tennis, a net ball on serve is also called a 'let'. The server retakes the serve with no penalty regardless of how many times it happens.
常見錯誤
2. In tennis, a shot that hits the net during a rally and falls back on the hitter'
掛網球
比賽中擊球觸網導致失分
In tennis, a shot that hits the net during a rally and falls back on the hitter's side, causing the player who hit it to lose the point.
Shirin's backhand volley turned into a net ball, handing the game to her opponent.
Shirin 的反拍截擊變成了一記掛網球，把這一局送給了對手。
collocation: turn into a net ball
A net ball in a tennis rally means the hitter loses the point straight away.
網球比賽中來回對打時出現掛網球，代表擊球者立刻失去這一分。
comparison: net ball on serve vs. net ball in a rally
Faisal was frustrated after hitting three net balls in the tiebreak and losing the set.
Faisal 在搶七局中打出三個掛網球後輸掉了這一盤，感到非常沮喪。
Practising low volleys helped Linh reduce the number of net balls in her matches.
練習低截擊幫助 Linh 在比賽中減少了掛網球的次數。
Beatrix's coach told her that net balls happen when players take their eyes off the ball.
Beatrix 的教練告訴她，掛網球通常是因為球員視線離開了球。
- net shot
A broader term that can describe any shot played near the net, not necessarily one that hits it.
用法筆記
Distinguish from sense 1 (SERVE HITS NET): this sense applies to shots during a rally, not on the serve. A net ball during play always results in losing the point, with no opportunity to replay.
常見錯誤
3. A team sport similar to basketball, played on a hard court by two teams of seven
籃網球
類似籃球的七人制團隊球類運動
A team sport similar to basketball, played on a hard court by two teams of seven players each, who try to throw a ball through a high hoop with a net attached and who are not allowed to run or dribble with the ball.
Mira has played net ball since primary school and now represents her county in tournaments.
Mira 從小學就開始打籃網球，現在代表她的郡參加比賽。
collocation: play net ball / represent at net ball
Net ball is governed by the International Netball Federation with over seventy member nations.
籃網球由國際籃網球聯合會管理，擁有超過七十個會員國。
In net ball, each player has a specific position and can only move within set zones.
在籃網球比賽中，每位球員都有指定位置，只能在特定區域內移動。
Net ball rules forbid players from taking more than one step with the ball.
籃網球規則禁止球員持球時移動超過一步。
Stefan watched his sister's net ball match and was surprised by its speed.
Stefan 看了妹妹的籃網球比賽，對比賽速度之快感到驚訝。
- netball
Alternative spelling — 'netball' (one word) is more common internationally than 'net ball' (two words) for the sport.
用法筆記
This sport is most commonly written as one word — 'netball' — especially in Commonwealth countries where it is a popular women's sport. In Taiwan and other non-English-speaking regions, it is less well-known than basketball.