英語單詞詞匯分析：ball

ball
Basic Needs
形 名詞復數(shù): -s[-s]
義 Everyday Expressions
◆ n. 球
football, tennis-ball, basketball
各種游戲的球
◆ n. 球狀物
a snow ball / a meat ball 雪球/ 肉丸子
a ball-point pen 圓珠筆
◆ n. 舞會(開舞會 give a ball)
How did you enjoy the ball?
Linguistic Skill
常見搭配 Useful Phrases
◆ 使(談話/活動)繼續(xù) --- to keep the ball rolling
◆ 有成功的好機會 --- to have the ball at one’s feet
習語與俗語 Idioms & Slang◆ a ball of fire --- 精力充沛，才氣橫溢的人
◆ to have a ball --- to have a very good time
◆ to keep one’s eye on the ball --- 保持警覺、機敏
◆ be on the ball --- 對新的思想、動向很敏感
◆ to play ball --- 合作
◆ ball game --- 局面
Communicating Clearly
生活用語 Street Talks
◆ A: Hey, throw the ball to me! Throw the ball to me.
B: Here you go!
◆ A: We’re heading for Linda’ birthday party! Why don’t you
come with us, Mary!
B: I’m afraid I can’t. Anyhow, have a ball.
◆ A: Are you going to the ball tomorrow?
B: No, I don’t really like dancing.
Cultural Focus
電影對白 Transcripts
句型：
◆ C’mon, let me show you. Now the secret to this game is, never, ever take your eye off the ball. 《阿甘正傳》
對話：
◆ Mr. Tyson: What are we waiting for? And what’s with Sigfreud and Roy?
Linus: Just a minute, Patrick. OK. We’ve known each other for a long time. We may have played hard ball on occasion, but I think we have a healthy respect for our… our individual business abilities. We saw the potential of this merger, and I don’t think anybody doubts it would have been an enormously successful nature. 《情歸巴黎》