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half volley

/ˈhɑːf ˈvɒli/

翻译: 体育术语,尤指网球和板球中,指球刚弹起、尚未升至最高点时就击球的动作。

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/ˈhɑːf ˈvɒli/C1formalsport
  • zh体育术语,尤指网球和板球中,指球刚弹起、尚未升至最高点时就击球的动作。

A term used in sports, particularly tennis and cricket, referring to a shot or stroke made by hitting the ball immediately after it bounces, before it rises to its full height.

  1. Tennis strokeB2formal

    A shot in tennis where the ball is struck immediately after it bounces, before it reaches its highest point.

    zh半截击球

    • He hit a perfect half volley down the line.
    • She practiced her half volley for hours on the court.
    • The half volley is a difficult shot to master.
  2. Cricket deliveryB2formalbritish

    In cricket, a delivery that bounces just short of the batsman, making it easier to hit.

    zh半截球

    • The bowler bowled a half volley and the batsman drove it for four.
    • He was punished for bowling too many half volleys.
    • A half volley is often a scoring opportunity for the batsman.