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pitchers

UK //ˈpɪtʃəz//US //ˈpɪtʃərz//

词源

源自中古英语 'picher',来自古法语 'pichier',意为水罐或壶,可能与拉丁语 'picarium'(饮酒杯)有关。

noun

❶ 指棒球比赛中负责投球的运动员,其职责是将球投向击球手,控制比赛节奏。

“The team's pitchers have been performing exceptionally well this season.”

(本赛季球队的投手们表现非常出色。)

“He is one of the best pitchers in the league.”

(他是联盟中最优秀的投手之一。)

❶ 指有柄的大水罐或壶,通常用于盛装液体,如水或饮料。

“She poured lemonade from a glass pitcher into the cups.”

(她将柠檬水从玻璃水壶倒入杯子中。)

“The waiter brought a pitcher of water to the table.”

(服务员端来了一壶水放在桌上。)

同义词:thrower, jug, container

常见短语

relief pitcher — 指在棒球比赛中替补上场的投手,通常在主力投手疲劳或表现不佳时出场。

“The relief pitcher managed to strike out the last batter.”

(替补投手成功三振了最后一名击球手。)

water pitcher — 专门用于盛装和倒水的壶,常见于家庭或餐厅。

“Please refill the water pitcher and put it back in the fridge.”

(请把水壶重新装满水并放回冰箱。)