英语词汇“volley”的英英意思、用法、释义、翻译、读音、例句、短语、词组-英语词典

　

单词	volley
释义	Trends of volley View usage for: volley (vɒli) Word forms: plural, 3rd person singular presenttense volleys, present participle volleying, past tense, past participle volleyed 1. verb In sport, if someone volleys the ball, they hit it before it touches the ground. He volleyed the ball spectacularly into the far corner of the net. [VERB noun preposition/adverb] McNeil volleyed more effectively in the second set. [VERB] Volley is also a noun. She hit most of the winning volleys. 2. countable noun A volley of gunfire is a lot of bullets that travel through the air at the same time. It's still not known how many died in the volleys of gunfire. [+ of] Three mounted officers rode into the field after the volley. Synonyms: barrage, blast, burst, explosion More Synonyms of volley volley in British English (ˈvɒlɪ) noun 1. the simultaneous discharge of several weapons, esp firearms 2. the projectiles or missiles so discharged 3. a burst of oaths, protests, etc, occurring simultaneously or in rapid succession 4. sport a stroke, shot, or kick at a moving ball before it hits the ground Compare half volley 5. cricket the flight of such a ball or the ball itself 6. the simultaneous explosion of several blastings of rock verb 7. to discharge (weapons, etc) in or as if in a volley or (of weapons, etc) to be discharged 8. (transitive) to utter vehemently or sound loudly and continuously 9. (transitive) sport to strike or kick (a moving ball) before it hits the ground 10. (intransitive) to issue or move rapidly or indiscriminately Derived forms volleyer (ˈvolleyer) noun Word origin C16: from French volée a flight, from voler to fly, from Latin volāre volley in American English (ˈvɑli) nounWord forms: plural ˈvolleys 1. a. the simultaneous discharge of a number of firearms or other weapons b. the bullets, arrows, etc. discharged in this way 2. a burst of words or acts suggestive of this a volley of curses, questions, etc. 3. Sport a. the act of returning the ball, shuttlecock, etc. in certain games before it touches the ground b. the flight of the ball, etc. before it touches the ground c. Loosely any extended exchange of shots, as in tennis or volleyball, esp. such an exchange in warming up for a game verb transitiveWord forms: ˈvolleyed or ˈvolleying 4. to discharge in or as in a volley 5. Sport to return (the ball, etc.) as a volley verb intransitive 6. to be discharged in or as in a volley 7. Sport a. to return the ball, etc. as a volley b. Loosely to engage in a volley Derived forms volleyer (ˈvolleyer) noun Word origin MFr volee < VL volata < fem. of L volatus, pp. of volare, to fly Examples of 'volley' in a sentence volley Rose looked to have hit the winner when he unleashed a dipping volley which hit the underside of the bar and bounced over the line. The Sun (2016) His ability to hit the volley at seemingly impossible angles is legendary. Times, Sunday Times (2008) He had his back to goal and flicked his volley into the corner. The Sun (2013) The obvious tactic was to hit to that side and come to the net to volley. Times, Sunday Times (2010) There were screams audible in the background and then a volley of gunfire. Times, Sunday Times (2012) But it would be wrong if the art of attacking the net to hit the winning volley disappeared. Times, Sunday Times (2009) The Wales left back took a touch and hit a stunning dipping volley onto the crossbar. Times, Sunday Times (2015) His touch on his thigh before volleying Spurs second goal summed up a class performer. The Sun (2015) But the moment they're alone their mutual loathing erupts in a volley of filthy abuse. Times, Sunday Times (2015) For much of the time his volleys were mistimed, his touch was lacking and his serve appeared there to be picked off. Times, Sunday Times (2015) STARTED to show what a threat he can be in the second half and had a superb volley tipped around the post. The Sun (2014) The Welshman's stunning volley deserved to win any game. The Sun (2013) Then, before it touches the ground, a volleyed cross over the centre half. Times, Sunday Times (2006) Word lists with volley tennis In other languages volley British English: volley VERB In sports, if someone volleys* the ball or if they volley, they hit the ball before it touches the ground. He volleyed the ball spectacularly into the far corner of the net. American English: volley Brazilian Portuguese: rebater Chinese: 截击空中球 European Spanish: volear French: prendre à la voléeN German: schlagen Italian: colpire al volo Japanese: ボレーをする Korean: 공이 땅에 닿기 전에 되받아치다 European Portuguese: rebater Latin American Spanish: volear (noun) in the sense of barrage Definition the simultaneous firing of several weapons It's still not known how many died in the volleys of gunfire. Synonyms barrage a barrage of anti-aircraft fire blast a shotgun blast burst a burst of fireworks explosion Three people were badly injured in a bomb explosion. shower a shower of meteorites hail The soldier managed to dodge a hail of bullets. discharge Where firearms are kept at home, the risk of accidental discharge is high. bombardment The city has been flattened by regular artillery bombardments. salvo His testimony was only one in a salvo of new attacks. fusillade Both were killed in a fusillade of bullets. cannonade Additional synonyms in the sense of blast Definition an explosion, such as that caused by dynamite a shotgun blast Synonyms bang, crack, burst, discharge, volley, outburst, clap, report, salvo in the sense of bombardment The city has been flattened by regular artillery bombardments. Synonyms bombing, attack, fire, assault, shelling, blitz, barrage, flak, strafe, fusillade, cannonade in the sense of burst Definition an instance of breaking open suddenly a burst of fireworks Synonyms explosion, crack, blast, blasting, bang, discharge Nearby words of volley volatile volcano volition volley volubility voluble volume Synonyms of 'volley' volley Explore 'volley' in the dictionary Additional synonyms in the sense of cannonade Definition continuous heavy gunfire Synonyms bombardment, pounding, shelling, battery, volley, barrage, gunfire, salvo, broadside in the sense of discharge Where firearms are kept at home, the risk of accidental discharge is high. Synonyms firing, report, shot, blast, burst, explosion, discharging, volley, salvo, detonation, fusillade in the sense of explosion Definition a violent release of energy resulting from a rapid chemical or nuclear reaction Three people were badly injured in a bomb explosion. Synonyms blast, crack, burst, bang, discharge, report, blowing up, outburst, clap, detonation in the sense of fusillade Definition a sudden outburst of criticism, questions, etc. Both were killed in a fusillade of bullets. Synonyms barrage, fire, burst, hail, volley, outburst, salvo, broadside in the sense of hail Definition words, ideas, missiles, etc., directed with force and in great quantity The soldier managed to dodge a hail of bullets. Synonyms shower, rain, storm, battery, volley, barrage, bombardment, pelting, downpour, salvo, broadside in the sense of salvo Definition a simultaneous discharge of guns in battle or on a ceremonial occasion His testimony was only one in a salvo of new attacks. Synonyms barrage, storm, bombardment, strafe, cannonade in the sense of shower Definition a sudden fall of many small light objects a shower of meteorites Synonyms storm, rain, volley, barrage, stream, torrent, fusillade
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