Dictionary entry
curve ball
/kəːv bɔːl/
noun
(棒球)曲线球
In use
The pitcher threw a curve ball that surprised the batter.
He practiced throwing curve balls every afternoon to improve his pitching.
Learning to hit a curve ball requires good timing and focus.
throw a curve ball
棒球中的一种投球方式，球路会弯曲。
The pitcher threw a curve ball.
投手投出了一个曲线球。
hit a curve ball
He hit the curve ball for a home run.
他击中了曲线球，打出了本垒打。
a curve ball breaks
The curve ball breaks sharply to the left.
曲线球向左急转。
Common mistakes
He threw a curveball.He threw a curve ball.
在棒球术语中，'curve ball' 通常写作两个单词，而非一个。
He curveballed the batter.He threw a curve ball to the batter.
'curve ball' 是名词，不能直接用作动词；正确用法是使用动词 'throw' 加 'a curve ball'。
Connections
Confusing words
- fastball
- 快速球 · 曲线球是带有弧线的慢速球，而快速球是直线高速球。
Dictionary facts from ECDICT.