dogleg

• 名词，指道路、小径、航道或高尔夫球道等突然改变方向的急弯或拐角，也指形状像狗后腿那样弯曲的东西。

A noun referring to a sharp bend or angle, often used to describe a turn in a road, path, or a golf fairway that changes direction abruptly.

1. B2formal

   A sharp bend or angle in a road, path, or similar structure, resembling the shape of a dog's hind leg.

   急转弯

   • The road makes a sudden dogleg to the left.
   • The hiking trail has a dogleg near the summit.
   • The pipeline follows a dogleg around the hill.

   同义词anglebendcrookcurveelbowkinkturn

2. Golf hole with a bendB2formalsport

   A golf hole where the fairway has a sharp turn, requiring a strategic shot.

   狗腿洞

   • The 7th hole is a challenging dogleg to the right.
   • He hit a perfect drive to navigate the dogleg.
   • The dogleg requires careful club selection.