bullpen

• 名词，有两个主要含义：棒球场上供替补投手热身练投的区域；或临时关押被拘留者、被捕者或难民的场所。

A noun with two distinct meanings: a designated area on a baseball field where relief pitchers warm up during a game, or a temporary holding cell for prisoners, detainees, or refugees.

1. Baseball warm-up areaB2formalamericansport

   An area on a baseball field where relief pitchers practice throwing before entering the game.

   牛棚

   • The pitcher is warming up in the bullpen.
   • The manager called the bullpen to get a reliever ready.
   • Fans watch the bullpen action during the game.

   同义词pen

2. Temporary holding cellC1formalamerican

   A large room or cell where prisoners, detainees, or refugees are held together temporarily.

   临时拘留室

   • The illegal immigrants were kept in a bullpen before processing.
   • The bullpen was overcrowded with detainees awaiting trial.
   • Prisoners were moved to the bullpen for the night.

   同义词detention cellholding cellholding pen