backhand

• 形容词，指言语（如评论、恭维）是间接的、含沙射影的，表面褒扬实则暗含贬损或讽刺；也指反手击球的动作。

Describes a remark or compliment that is indirect, ambiguous, or subtly insulting.

1. Racket stroke typeB1formalsport

   Describes a stroke in tennis or similar sports where the back of the hand faces the direction of the swing, typically made across the body.

   反手击球

   • She practiced her backhand swing for hours.
   • His backhand return was surprisingly powerful.
   • The coach focused on improving their backhand technique.

   反义词forehand

2. Handwriting styleB2formal

   Describes handwriting where the letters slant backward, usually to the left.

   左倾笔迹

   • Her backhand script was elegant but hard to read.
   • The note was written in a distinctive backhand style.
   • Backhand writing is less common in modern times.

   同义词backhandedleft-slanting

• 指在网球等运动中用手的反侧（手背朝击球方向）击出的球或做出的击打，也指书写时字母向左倾斜的笔迹。

A noun referring to a stroke or return in sports like tennis, made with the back of the hand facing the direction of the stroke, or a style of handwriting with letters slanting backward.

1. Tennis strokeB1formalsport

   A return made with the back of the hand facing the direction of the stroke, typically in tennis or similar racket sports.

   反手击球

   • She practiced her backhand for hours on the court.
   • His backhand shot was powerful and accurate.
   • The player won the point with a cross-court backhand.

   反义词forehand

2. Hit a tennis ball backhandB1formalsport

   To strike a tennis ball using a backhand motion, where the back of the hand faces the direction of the stroke.

   反手击球

   • He backhanded the ball down the line.
   • She prefers to backhand rather than use a forehand.
   • The coach taught him how to backhand effectively.

3. Racket stroke descriptionB2formalsport

   Describing racket strokes made across the body with the back of the hand facing the direction of the stroke.

   反手击球

   • The backhand swing requires good wrist control.
   • He executed a perfect backhand volley.
   • Her backhand technique improved after training.

   同义词backhand shotbackhand stroke

   反义词forehand

4. Handwriting styleC1formal

   A style of handwriting where the letters slant backward, typically to the left.

   左斜书写

   • Her backhand script was elegant but hard to read.
   • The letter was written in a distinctive backhand style.
   • Backhand handwriting is less common in modern times.

• 用手的掌背击打某人或某物；在体育中，指用球拍的反面击球。

A verb used to indicate striking or hitting someone or something with the back of the hand, or in sports, hitting a ball with a backhand stroke.

1. Hit a ball backhandB2formalsport

   To strike a ball, especially in tennis or similar sports, with the back of the hand facing the direction of the stroke.

   反手击球

   • She backhanded the ball cross-court for a winner.
   • He prefers to backhand rather than use a forehand.
   • The player backhanded the return with great precision.

   反义词forehand

2. Make a backhand strokeB2formalsport

   To execute a racket stroke made across the body with the back of the hand facing the direction of the stroke.

   反手击球

   • He backhanded the shuttlecock to the opponent's backcourt.
   • The coach taught her how to backhand properly.
   • She backhanded the ball with a smooth, fluid motion.

   反义词forehand

3. Write with backward slantC1formal

   To write in a style where the letters slant backward, typically to the left.

   用反向倾斜书写

   • The calligrapher backhanded the letters for a unique effect.
   • His handwriting backhands slightly, giving it a distinctive look.
   • She backhanded the note, making it hard to read.