Phrase
center field
noun
(棒球)中外野
the area of the baseball field beyond second base between left and right field; also the defensive position covering that area
通常指中外野手的位置或区域
- 1.
The part of a baseball field which is beyond the infield and straight ahead left if you stand on home plate and face the pitcher.
中外场
- 2.
The defensive position in the outfield in the middle, typically played by a player that can run fast.
中外野位置
- 3.
A central role in some activity that requires speed.
在某些需要速度的活动中担任核心角色
中外场；中外野位置；在某些需要速度的活动中担任核心角色
In use
The batter hit a deep fly ball to center field.
The center fielder made a spectacular catch in center field.
He was assigned to play center field for the first time.
play center field
He plays center field for the Yankees.
他效力洋基队时打中外野。
in center field
The ball was caught in center field.
球在中外野被接住。
hit to center field
He hit the ball to center field.
他把球打到中外野。
Connections
Confusing words
- left field
- 左外野 · 与 center field（中外野）不同，left field 指棒球场外野的左侧区域，方向不同。
- right field
- 右外野 · 与 center field（中外野）不同，right field 指棒球场外野的右侧区域，方向不同。
- outfield
- 外野 · outfield（外野）是三个外野位置的总称，而 center field 特指中间的一个，不能互换使用。
Learner notes
Grammar Note
Baseball position
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