🇬🇧🇨🇳 bat - 球棒 : English Lesson
noun
Meaning of "bat" ("球棒"), detailed definition, and a short video lesson below.
A bat is a long, smooth piece of wood that players hold in their hands to hit a ball in games like baseball or cricket. One end is a handle you grip, and the other end is wide and flat so it can smack the ball and send it flying. Bats are carefully shaped so they are strong but not too heavy, making it easier for players to swing them fast and hit the ball far.
I picked up the bat backward and wondered why the handle was so huge and the hitting part so tiny.
Grandpa picked up the bat and announced, "Stand back, I only miss the ball nine out of ten times now!"
The coach said, "Keep your eye on the ball," but I kept staring at the shiny bat instead.
I used the bat as a microphone, and the ball refused to be interviewed about getting hit.
In early baseball, bats came in all kinds of funny shapes and sizes—some players even experimented with flat, paddle-like bats before today’s familiar round ones became the standard.
Sam held the bat and stared at the bright ball. His first bat was worn, the second bat shiny, the third bat heavy in his hands. He waited, breathed, and swung. The bat met the ball with a clean hit. The ball flew past the fence, and Sam dropped the bat, laughing with surprise.
🧑🎓 CEFR Level: C1 Advanced
This word is at the C1 level, which means it’s part of advanced English. It’s used in sophisticated conversations, professional settings, and academic discussions. Words at this level help you express yourself fluently and precisely in nuanced situations.
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