ball
- n. 球；舞会
- vi. 成团块
- vt. 捏成球形
- n. (Ball)人名；(土)巴勒；(英、西)鲍尔；(法、德、俄、罗、捷)巴尔
词组搭配
the ball is in your court
it is up to you to make the next move
下一步就看你的了
a ball of fire
a person who is full of energy and enthusiasm
生龙活虎的人
the ball of the foot
the rounded protuberant part of the foot at the base of the big toe
大脚趾球
the ball of the thumb
the rounded protuberant part of the hand at the base of the thumb
拇指球
have a lot (或 not much) on the ball
have a lot of (or not much) ability
很有（或没什么）能力
keep the ball rolling
maintain the momentum of an activity
使活动继续
keep one's eye on (或 take one's eye off) the ball
keep (or fail to keep) one's attention focused on the matter in hand
集中（或未能集中）注意力
on the ball
alert to new ideas, methods, and trends
敏锐的，机警的
play ball
play a ball game such as baseball or cricket
打球
start (或 get , set) the ball rolling
set an activity in motion; make a start
开始活动
the whole ball of wax
(N. Amer. informal)everything
(北美， 非正式)全部；所有
have a ball
(informal)enjoy oneself greatly
(非正式)狂欢，玩个痛快
ball up
To confuse; bungle.
困惑；搞砸
on the ball【非正式用语】
Alert, competent, or efficient
警惕的，有能力的或有效率的
a teacher who is really on the ball.
能干的老师
Relating to qualities, such as competence, skill, or knowledge, that are necessary for success
成功的必备条件：关于能力、技巧或知识等成功所必要的品质
a manager who has a lot on the ball; a student who has nothing on the ball.
一个很能干的经理；一名什么也不会的学生