| 单词 | volley |
| 释义 | volley n. & v. --n (pl. -eys) 1. a the simultaneous discharge of a number of weapons. b the bullets etc. discharged in a volley. 2. (usu. foll. by of) a noisy emission of oaths etc. in quick succession. 3. Tennis the return of a ball in play before it touches the ground. 4. Football the kicking of a ball in play before it touches the ground. 5. Cricket a a ball pitched right up to the batsman or the stumps without bouncing. b the pitching of the ball in this way. --v (-eys, -eyed) 1. tr. (also absol.) Tennis & Football return or send (a ball) by a volley. 2. tr. & absol. discharge (bullets, abuse, etc.) in a volley. 3. intr. (of bullets etc.) fly in a volley. 4. intr. (of guns etc.) sound together. 5. intr. make a sound like a volley of artillery. Derivatives volleyer n. Etymology: F vol{eacute}e ult. f. L volare fly |
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