tee

• 多义词：在高尔夫中可指每个球洞的发球区，在美式橄榄球中可指开球时用来托球的球座，也可指插入地面用来架起高尔夫球的短钉。

A noun with multiple meanings: it can refer to the starting place for each hole on a golf course, a support that holds a football upright for a kickoff, or a short peg placed in the ground to elevate a golf ball.

1. Golf starting placeB1formalsport

   The designated area from which a player begins play on each hole of a golf course.

   高尔夫球发球区

   • He stepped up to the tee and took a deep breath.
   • The tee was positioned between two large oak trees.
   • She placed her ball on the tee before her first swing.

   同义词teeing ground

2. Golf ball supportB1formalsport

   A small peg, typically made of wood or plastic, inserted into the ground to hold a golf ball above the turf for the initial stroke.

   球座

   • He pushed the tee firmly into the soft ground.
   • She used a brightly colored tee for better visibility.
   • The tee broke when he hit the ball too hard.

   同义词golf teepeg

3. Football kickoff supportB2formalamericansport

   A stand or support used to hold a football upright and off the ground for a kickoff.

   开球球座

   • The kicker placed the ball on the tee at the 35-yard line.
   • The tee kept the ball stable for the kickoff.
   • He adjusted the tee to the perfect height for his kick.

• 动词，指将高尔夫球放在球座（梯）上的动作，或泛指准备、安排好某事物。

A verb used to indicate the act of placing a golf ball on a tee, or more generally, to prepare or set something up.

1. Place on a teeA2formalsport

   To place a golf ball on a tee in preparation for hitting it.

   把球放在球座上

   • He teed the ball up carefully before his first swing.
   • She teed her ball on the driving range.
   • The golfer teed the ball and took a deep breath.

   同义词tee up

2. Connect with a teeB1informalsport

   To hit a golf ball from a tee, typically the first shot of a hole.

   以球座开球

   • He teed off at the first hole with a powerful drive.
   • She teed off early in the morning to avoid the crowd.
   • The player teed off and the ball landed perfectly on the fairway.

   同义词tee off

短语动词变体tee offtee up