overhand
/ˈəʊ.və.hænd/ (bre, ipa) · /ˈoʊ.vɚ.hænd/ (ame, ipa) · /ˈō-vər-ˌhand/ (ame, mw) · /ˈəʊvəhænd/ (bre, ipa) · /ˈəʊvərhænd/ (ame, ipa)
overhand — 形容詞
- overhandpositive
- more overhandcomparative
- most overhandsuperlative
1. describing a throw, pass, serve, or similar movement made by lifting the arm abo
過肩的
手臂從肩上方揮出的
describing a throw, pass, serve, or similar movement made by lifting the arm above the shoulder before bringing it forward.
The coach asked for an overhand throw to reach the far base.
教練要求來一記過肩投擲，才能把球送到較遠的壘包。
overhand + throw in sports instruction
Yael practiced her overhand serve before the beach volleyball match.
Yael 在沙灘排球比賽前練習她的過肩發球。
The goalkeeper blocked Tomás's overhand pass across the crowded circle.
守門員擋下了 Tomás 橫越擁擠圓區的過肩傳球。
An overhand motion gave the pitcher more speed on the final ball.
過肩動作讓投手在最後那一球上得到更快的球速。
文法句型
overhand + throw/pass/serve/motion
用法筆記
Usually comes before nouns such as throw, pass, serve, or motion. It describes the arm path itself, unlike sidearm or underhand, which show different throwing styles.
常見錯誤
overhand — 副詞
1. by moving the arm above the shoulder and then bringing it forward, especially wh
過肩地
把手臂舉過肩後揮出
by moving the arm above the shoulder and then bringing it forward, especially when throwing or serving a ball.
Christopher threw overhand and sent the ball over the tall fence.
Christopher 用過肩方式把球丟了出去，球飛過了那道高圍欄。
verb + overhand for throw style
In warm-up drills, the children tossed overhand at the red target.
在熱身練習中，孩子們用過肩方式朝紅色目標投擲。
Noor served overhand once her shoulder felt strong again.
Noor 的肩膀恢復有力後，就改成過肩發球了。
The trainer told Hao to throw overhand, not sidearm, during practice.
訓練員告訴 Hao，練習時要過肩投球，不要側投。
- overhead
often refers to a specific shot or hit rather than a general throwing style
文法句型
throw/pitch/serve + overhand
用法筆記
Used mainly after verbs such as throw, pitch, toss, or serve. This sense names the manner of the action, while the adjective sense modifies a noun such as throw or pass.
常見錯誤
overhand — 動詞
- overhandpresent simple I / you / we / they
- overhands3rd person singular
- overhanding-ing form
- overhandedpast simple
1. to join cloth or edges by sewing them with short upright stitches that pass over
鎖邊縫
用短直針腳把邊緣縫合
to join cloth or edges by sewing them with short upright stitches that pass over the edge.
The tailor overhanded the open seam with short, neat stitches.
裁縫用短而整齊的針腳把那道開口接縫鎖邊縫好。
overhand + seam in sewing context
Mina overhanded the felt pieces together before turning the toy inside out.
Mina 先把毛氈片鎖邊縫在一起，才把玩具翻到正面。
The repair guide says to overhand the raw edge by hand.
修補指南寫著要用手把毛邊做鎖邊縫。
Grandpa overhanded the torn cuff so the lining would stay closed.
Grandpa 把破掉的袖口做了鎖邊縫，好讓內裡維持閉合。
- whipstitch
a more specific sewing verb that also describes stitches passing over an edge
- sew
broader and less precise because it does not name this stitch type
文法句型
overhand + seam/edge/pieces
用法筆記
Usually appears in sewing or craft instructions. The object is normally the edge, seam, or two fabric pieces being joined.
overhand — 名詞
1. a stroke or hit made by bringing the arm forward from above the shoulder, especi
過肩擊球
從肩上方揮出的擊球動作
a stroke or hit made by bringing the arm forward from above the shoulder, especially in handball and similar sports.
The winger scored with an overhand after slipping past two defenders.
那名前鋒閃過兩名防守者後，用一記過肩擊球得分。
score with an overhand in handball play
In handball practice, Lien's overhand flew straight into the top corner.
在手球練習中，Lien 的過肩擊球筆直飛進上角。
The coach praised Aaron's quick overhand from the edge of the court.
教練稱讚 Aaron 在球場邊線附近那記快速的過肩擊球。
A sharp overhand forced the keeper to dive across the goalmouth.
一記凌厲的過肩擊球逼得守門員橫身撲向球門前方。
- underhand
a stroke made from below
文法句型
an/the overhand
quick/sharp overhand
用法筆記
Used mainly in sports reports or coaching talk for a stroke made from above shoulder level. It is far less common than overhand as an adjective or adverb.