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单词 throw
释义

throw

1 of 2

verb

ˈthrō How to pronounce throw (audio)
threw ˈthrü How to pronounce throw (audio) ; thrown ˈthrōn How to pronounce throw (audio) ; throwing

transitive verb

1
a
: to propel through the air by a forward motion of the hand and arm
throw a baseball
b
: to propel through the air in any manner
a rifle that can throw a bullet a mile
c
: pitch sense 6b
threw a no-hitter
2
a
: to cause to fall
threw his opponent
b
: to cause to fall off : unseat
the horse threw its rider
c
: to get the better of : overcome
the problem didn't throw her
3
a
: to fling (oneself) precipitately
threw herself down on the sofa
b
: to drive or impel violently : dash
the ship was thrown on a reef
4
a(1)
: to put in a particular position or condition
threw her arms around him
thrown into chaos
threw him into prison
(2)
: to put on or off hastily or carelessly
threw on a coat
b
: to bring to bear : exert
threw all his efforts into the boy's defense
throw their weight behind the proposal
c
: build, construct
threw a pontoon bridge over the river
5
: to give by way of entertainment
throw a party
6
: to indulge in : give way to
threw a temper tantrum
7
: to lose intentionally
throw a game
8
: to form or shape on a potter's wheel
9
: to deliver (a blow) in or as if in boxing
10
a
: to make a cast of (dice or a specified number on dice)
b
: roll sense 1a
throw a bowling ball
11
: to give up : abandon
12
: to send forth : project
the setting sun threw long shadows
also : shed sense 3b
throw some light on the matter
13
: to make (oneself) dependent : commit (oneself) for help, support, or protection
threw himself on the mercy of the court
14
: to perform (something, such as a stunt) successfully
throwing tricks on a skateboard
15
a
: to bring forth
throws a good crop
b
: to give birth to
threw large litters
16
a
: to move (a lever) so as to connect or disconnect parts of a clutch or switch
also : to make or break (a connection) with a lever
b
: to put (an automobile) in a different gear especially quickly or suddenly
he threw the car into reverse
17
: deposit sense 2b
the wine throws sediment
18
: to twist two or more filaments of into a thread or yarn

intransitive verb

: cast, hurl
thrower
ˈthrō-ər How to pronounce throw (audio)
noun

throw

2 of 2

noun

1
a
: an act of throwing, hurling, or flinging
b(1)
: an act of throwing dice
(2)
: the number thrown with a cast of dice
c
: a method of throwing an opponent in wrestling or judo
2
: the distance a missile may be thrown or light rays may be projected
3
a
: a light coverlet (as for a bed)
b
: a woman's scarf or light wrap
4
: an undertaking involving chance or danger : risk, venture
5
: the amount of vertical displacement produced by a geologic fault
6
a
: the extreme movement given to a pivoted or reciprocating piece by a cam, crank, or eccentric : stroke
b
: the length of the radius of a crank or the virtual crank radius of an eccentric or cam
Phrases
throw cold water on
: to discourage especially through pessimism or indifference
throw money at
: to spend large sums of money on or for especially recklessly or ineffectively
trying to solve problems by throwing money at them
throw one's weight around or throw one's weight about
: to exercise influence or authority especially to an excessive degree or in an objectionable manner
throw to the wolves
: to leave unprotected against fierce opposition or attack
throw together
1
: to put together in a hurried and usually careless manner
a bookshelf hastily thrown together
2
: to bring into casual association
different kinds of people are thrown together—Richard Sennett
a throw
: for each one : apiece
copies are to be sold at $5 a throw—Harvey Breit

Synonyms

Verb

  • cast
  • catapult
  • chuck
  • dash
  • fire
  • fling
  • heave
  • hurl
  • hurtle
  • launch
  • lob
  • loft
  • peg
  • pelt
  • pitch
  • sling
  • toss

Noun

  • adventure
  • chance
  • crapshoot
  • enterprise
  • flier
  • flyer
  • flutter [chiefly British]
  • gamble
  • speculation
  • venture
See all Synonyms & Antonyms

Example Sentences

Verb She threw the ball to first base. We threw our hats in the air at the end of the ceremony. Let's see how far you can throw. You throw like a wimp. She threw her coat on the bed. Don't throw your trash on the ground. Throw it in the trash can. The wrestler threw his opponent to the mat. The crash threw the driver from the car. She was thrown from the horse. The storm threw the boat against a reef. Noun The quarterback made a perfect throw. He lost all his winnings on his last throw. a discus throw of 200 feet It's a long throw from center field to home plate. See More
Recent Examples on the Web
Verb
Wear it as a wrap top, throw it in your hair, or tie it around the handle of your bag—the options are endless. —Harper's BAZAAR, 18 Feb. 2023 Wilson’s advice for anyone eager to throw their wedding in Fiji, where there are over 330 islands to choose from? —Charlie Hobbs, Condé Nast Traveler, 14 Feb. 2023 The top model has a unique ability to throw things together in an ensemble that, on paper, don’t quite make sense. —Christian Allaire, Vogue, 8 Feb. 2023 Lemley and Mathews had just enough time to throw their phones in a toilet. —James Verini, New York Times, 8 Feb. 2023 Do not run away; instead, shout or throw something in the coyote's direction. —Quinn Clark, Journal Sentinel, 4 Feb. 2023 On the way to his initial league MVP award, TB12 also became the first player to ever throw 50 touchdown passes in a season – 23 going to Hall of Famer Randy Moss, the most any player has ever caught in a campaign. —Nate Davis, USA TODAY, 1 Feb. 2023 Ohio State would need to good on a pretty crazy run here in February, then somehow throw a wrench in things by winning the Big Ten Tournament to do so. —Stephen Means, cleveland, 30 Jan. 2023 Mahomes suffered a high-ankle sprain against the Jaguars but still managed to throw two touchdowns in the second half as the Chiefs got the win. —Ian Firstenberg, Chicago Tribune, 29 Jan. 2023
Noun
Henry was 9-for-16 from the field and 12-for-14 from the free-throw line. —Kyle Neddenriep, The Indianapolis Star, 8 Feb. 2023 Los Angeles has been getting to the free-throw line a ton this season, averaging 26 attempts per game, which bodes poorly for Oklahoma City which likes to keep the game fast and run the floor. —Ian Firstenberg, Chicago Tribune, 7 Feb. 2023 James scored 31 points, most coming from near the rim or at the free-throw line. —Sopan Deb, New York Times, 7 Feb. 2023 Texas A&M got 22 points from Wade Taylor on 5-16 shooting, 4-10 from three, 8-9 from the free-throw line, and 20 points, including 8-9 free throws by Julius Marble in Tuesday’s 83-78 victory against Auburn. —al, 7 Feb. 2023 The 20-year-old junior at Utah State was standing at the free-throw line during the final minute of Saturday's game when the chants broke out. —Natasha Dye, Peoplemag, 6 Feb. 2023 Osborne made seven of 15 shots, including four of seven three-pointers, and was five of five from the free-throw line. —Los Angeles Times, 6 Feb. 2023 Osborne made 7-of-15 shots, including 4-of-7 3-pointers, and was 5 of 5 from the free-throw line. —Arizona Republic, The Arizona Republic, 5 Feb. 2023 Weaver shot 6 for 11 from the floor with a 3-pointer and 8 of 8 from the free-throw line for the Mavericks (8-15, 3-7 Western Athletic Conference). —Dallas News, 5 Feb. 2023 See More

Word History

Etymology

Verb

Middle English thrawen, throwen to cause to twist, throw, from Old English thrāwan to cause to twist or turn; akin to Old High German drāen to turn, Latin terere to rub, Greek tribein to rub, tetrainein to bore, pierce

First Known Use

Verb

14th century, in the meaning defined at transitive sense 1a

Noun

1530, in the meaning defined at sense 1a

Phrases Containing throw

  • a stone's throw
  • cast/shed/throw light on
  • cast/throw doubt on
  • cast/throw pearls before swine
  • free throw lane
  • have/throw/pitch a tantrum
  • hammer throw
  • people who live in glass houses shouldn't throw stones
  • javelin throw
  • sling/throw mud
  • put/throw one's weight/influence behind
  • put/throw a spanner in the works
  • stone's throw
  • throw/fling/cast caution to the wind
  • throw/hurl/toss a monkey wrench into
  • throw/bring into question
  • throw/knock (someone) off (his/her) stride
  • throw a block
  • throw/toss one's hat in/into the ring
  • throw a fit
  • throw away
  • throw a wobbly
  • throw cold water on
  • throw down
  • throw in
  • throw into disorder
  • throw in the towel
  • throw money around
  • throw off
  • throw one's hands up (in the air)
  • throw oneself on the mercy of (someone)
  • throw oneself into
  • throw out
  • throw one's weight around
  • throw pillow
  • throw punches
  • throw over
  • throw rug
  • throw shade
  • throw (someone) a bone
  • throw (someone) a curve/curveball
  • throw (someone) a kiss
  • throw (someone) for a loop
  • throw (someone) under the bus
  • throw (something) out the window
  • throw the book at
  • throw together
  • throw up
  • throw up one's hands
  • throw weight
  • free throw
  • throw down the gauntlet
  • throw oneself at (someone)
  • throw a wrench into the works
  • put/roll/throw out the welcome mat
  • throw back
  • throw in one's lot with
  • throw on
  • throw (someone) for a loss
  • throw out the baby with the bathwater
  • a stone's throw away
  • throw one's weight about
  • throw in the sponge
  • throw money at
  • a throw
  • throw in (at) the deep end
  • throw to the wolves
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  • a stone's throw
  • cast/shed/throw light on
  • cast/throw doubt on
  • cast/throw pearls before swine
  • free throw lane
  • have/throw/pitch a tantrum
  • hammer throw
  • people who live in glass houses shouldn't throw stones
  • javelin throw
  • sling/throw mud
  • put/throw one's weight/influence behind
  • put/throw a spanner in the works
  • stone's throw
  • throw/fling/cast caution to the wind
  • throw/hurl/toss a monkey wrench into
  • throw/bring into question
  • throw/knock (someone) off (his/her) stride
  • throw a block
  • throw/toss one's hat in/into the ring
  • throw a fit
  • throw away
  • throw a wobbly
  • throw cold water on
  • throw down
  • throw in
  • throw into disorder
  • throw in the towel
  • throw money around
  • throw off
  • throw one's hands up (in the air)
  • throw oneself on the mercy of (someone)
  • throw oneself into
  • throw out
  • throw one's weight around
  • throw pillow
  • throw punches
  • throw over
  • throw rug
  • throw shade
  • throw (someone) a bone
  • throw (someone) a curve/curveball
  • throw (someone) a kiss
  • throw (someone) for a loop
  • throw (someone) under the bus
  • throw (something) out the window
  • throw the book at
  • throw together
  • throw up
  • throw up one's hands
  • throw weight
  • free throw
  • throw down the gauntlet
  • throw oneself at (someone)
  • throw a wrench into the works
  • put/roll/throw out the welcome mat
  • throw back
  • throw in one's lot with
  • throw on
  • throw (someone) for a loss
  • throw out the baby with the bathwater
  • a stone's throw away
  • throw one's weight about
  • throw in the sponge
  • throw money at
  • a throw
  • throw in (at) the deep end
  • throw to the wolves
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Kids Definition

throw

1 of 2 verb
ˈthrō How to pronounce throw (audio)
threw ˈthrü How to pronounce throw (audio) ; thrown ˈthrōn How to pronounce throw (audio) ; throwing
1
a
: to send through the air especially with a quick forward motion of the arm
threw the ball over the fence
b
: pitch entry 3 sense 5b
threw a no-hitter
2
a
: to cause to fall
a horse jumped and threw its rider
b
: to cast (oneself) heavily or forcefully
threw herself on the sofa
c
: to get the better of : overcome
the problem didn't throw her
3
a
: to put suddenly in a certain condition or position
threw her arms around him
threw him into prison
b
: to bring to bear : exert
threw all their efforts into repairing the house
4
: to put on or take off quickly
throw on a coat
5
: to form or shape on a potter's wheel
6
: to move to an open or closed position
throw a switch
7
: to lose (a game or contest) on purpose
8
: to commit oneself for help, support, or protection
threw himself on the mercy of the court
9
: to indulge in
threw a temper tantrum
10
: to give for entertainment
throw a party
thrower
ˈthrō(-ə)r How to pronounce throw (audio)
noun

throw

2 of 2 noun
1
: an act of throwing
2
: a method of throwing an opponent in wrestling or judo
3
: the distance something is or may be thrown
4
: a loose covering (as for a sofa)
5
: a woman's light wrap

throw 1 of 2

verb

1
as in to toss
to send through the air especially with a quick forward motion of the arm threw a life preserver to the drowning man

Synonyms & Similar Words

Relevance
  • toss
  • hurl
  • fling
  • sling
  • fire
  • bowl
  • lob
  • chuck
  • launch
  • heave
  • cast
  • pitch
  • catapult
  • peg
  • flip
  • pelt
  • dart
  • loft
  • dash
  • let fly
  • hurtle
  • roll
  • gun
  • hook
  • pass
  • thrust
  • shoot
  • eject
  • propel
  • project
  • precipitate
  • rifle
  • buck
  • impel
2
as in to drop
to cause to fall intentionally or unintentionally the attacker threw his victim to the ground

Synonyms & Similar Words

  • drop
  • flatten
  • throw down
  • lower
  • topple
  • plop
  • depress
  • sink
  • fumble
  • floor
  • strike down
  • knock over
  • knock down
  • submerge
  • level
  • immerse
  • plunk down
  • bobble
  • bungle
  • foozle

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

  • raise
  • lift
  • pick up

throw

2 of 2

noun

as in venture
a risky undertaking a desperate throw, that could jump-start his presidential campaign or end it right there

Synonyms & Similar Words

  • venture
  • gamble
  • chance
  • speculation
  • bet
  • adventure
  • flutter
  • flyer
  • enterprise
  • flier
  • wager
  • stake
  • crapshoot
  • hazard
  • play
  • liberty
  • long shot
  • dark horse

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

  • sure thing

Synonym Chooser

Some common synonyms of throw are cast, fling, hurl, pitch, sling, and toss. While all these words mean "to cause to move swiftly through space by a propulsive movement or a propelling force," throw is general and interchangeable with the other terms but may specifically imply a distinctive motion with bent arm.

can throw a fastball and a curve

The synonyms cast and throw are sometimes interchangeable, but cast usually implies lightness in the thing thrown and sometimes a scattering.

cast it to the winds

While the synonyms fling and throw are close in meaning, fling stresses a violent throwing.

flung the ring back in his face

The meanings of hurl and throw largely overlap; however, hurl implies power as in throwing a massive weight.

hurled himself at the intruder

The words pitch and throw are synonyms, but do differ in nuance. Specifically, pitch suggests throwing carefully at a target.

pitch horseshoes

In some situations, the words sling and throw are roughly equivalent. However, sling stresses either the use of whirling momentum in throwing or directness of aim.

slung the bag over his shoulder

Although the words toss and throw have much in common, toss suggests a light or careless or aimless throwing and may imply an upward motion.

tossed the coat on the bed

Phrases Containing throw

  • a throw
  • stone's throw
  • throw down
  • throw cold water on
  • throw in the towel
  • throw away
  • throw up
  • throw together
  • throw over
  • throw out
  • throw off
  • throw (on)
  • throw in the sponge
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  • a throw
  • stone's throw
  • throw down
  • throw cold water on
  • throw in the towel
  • throw away
  • throw up
  • throw together
  • throw over
  • throw out
  • throw off
  • throw (on)
  • throw in the sponge
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