单词 | rebound |
释义 | rebound v. /ri bownd", ree"bownd"/; n. /ree"bownd', ri bownd"/, v.i. 1. to bound or spring back from force of impact. 2. to recover, as from ill health or discouragement. 3. Basketball. to gain hold of rebounds: a forward who rebounds well off the offensive board. v.t. 4. to cause to bound back; cast back. 5. Basketball. to gain hold of (a rebound): The guard rebounded the ball in backcourt. n. 6. the act of rebounding; recoil. 7. Basketball. a. a ball that bounces off the backboard or the rim of the basket. b. an instance of gaining hold of such a ball. 8. Ice Hockey. a puck that bounces off the gear or person of a goalkeeper attempting to make a save. 9. on the rebound, a. after bouncing off the ground, a wall, etc.: He hit the ball on the rebound. b. after being rejected by another: She didn't really love him; she married him on the rebound. [1300-50; ME (v.) < MF rebondir, equiv. to OF re- RE- + bondir to BOUND2] |
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