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right field

/raɪt fiːld/

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phrase

/raɪt fiːld/B1formalamericansport
  • ruПозиция в бейсболе, расположенная в аутфилде с правой стороны поля при взгляде на питчера; также используется в переносном смысле, хотя сама по себе фраза 'right field' редко встречается в идиоматическом значении.

A position in baseball located in the outfield on the right side of the field when facing the pitcher; also used figuratively in the phrase 'out in left field' to mean unusual or eccentric, though 'right field' itself is less commonly used idiomatically.

  1. Baseball positionB1formalamerican

    The area of the baseball outfield to the right of center field, as viewed from home plate.

    ruПравое поле

    • He plays right field for the Yankees.
    • The ball was hit deep into right field.
    • The right fielder made an incredible catch.
  2. Out of left field (idiomatic)B2informalamerican

    A phrase used to describe something unexpected or surprising, often in a negative way.

    ruНеожиданный

    • His comment came out of left field.
    • The proposal was completely out of left field.
    • Her sudden resignation was out of left field.