
好词典

源自古诺尔斯语 'bǫllr',意为球或圆形物体,后进入古英语 'beall'。
❶ 一种圆形或椭圆形的物体,通常用于运动或游戏,如足球、篮球等。
“He kicked the ball into the goal.”
(他把球踢进了球门。)
“She threw the ball to her friend.”
(她把球扔给了她的朋友。)
❶ 正式的社交舞会,通常穿着礼服参加。
“She wore a beautiful dress to the ball.”
(她穿了一条漂亮的裙子去参加舞会。)
“The prince invited her to the royal ball.”
(王子邀请她参加皇家舞会。)
❶ 将某物捏成球形或团状。
“She balled the paper and threw it away.”
(她把纸揉成一团扔掉了。)
“He balled his fists in anger.”
(他愤怒地握紧了拳头。)
on the ball — 形容某人机敏、反应快或对事情很了解。
“She's always on the ball and never misses a deadline.”
(她总是很机敏,从不错过截止日期。)
ball up — 把某物揉成一团,或把事情搞砸。
“He balled up the letter in frustration.”
(他沮丧地把信揉成一团。)