| 单词 | to take block |
| 释义 | > as lemmasto take block (b) Now chiefly Australian. The position at which a batter stands ready to receive the ball; = guard n. 3b. Frequently in to take block. ΘΠ society > leisure > sport > types of sport or game > ball game > cricket > batting > [noun] > positions guard1843 middle1866 middle guard1871 centre1883 middle and leg1904 two-eyed stance1924 1845 N. Wanostrocht Felix on Bat i. ii. 12 I next recommend him to take the block for the middle stump, about five inches behind the popping crease. 1871 Kentish Gaz. 22 Aug. 3/6 Note his [sc. W. G. Grace's] careful wrist play, how he takes block, in fact how he stands or runs, and the every incident of his splendid achievements at the wicket. 1926 J. Galsworthy Silver Spoon iii. v. 250 He lived for a cosey moment in the past again, as might some retired old cricketer taking block once more. 1994 Sydney Morning Herald 3 Dec. 67 The young Australians ran up 4-205 without Border even taking block. < as lemmas |
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