1. to form into a ball shape
使成球狀
She balled the dough in her hands before baking.
她在烘烤前將麵糰在手中揉成球狀。
The cat balled itself up on the cushion.
貓咪在墊子上把自己蜷縮成一團。
Ball Meaning（定義、用法、例句與發音）
ball
verb
快速理解
What does "Ball" mean?What are 2-3 core uses of "Ball"?
「ball」作動詞時，主要指將某物捏成球形，或在口語中表示盡情玩樂。
- 1
捏成球狀
EN: to form something into a ball shape
翻譯: 將某物捏成或捲成球形。
- 2
（俚語）盡情享樂
EN: to have a great time; to enjoy oneself wildly
翻譯: （俚語）指盡情玩樂、狂歡。
- 3
（棒球）投出壞球
EN: to throw a ball outside the strike zone in baseball
翻譯: （棒球術語）指投手投出好球帶以外的球。
小提醒：注意「ball」作動詞時，最常見的「捏成球狀」與俚語「狂歡」的意思截然不同，需根據上下文判斷。
發音（How to Pronounce "Ball" in English）
How to pronounce "Ball" in English?"Ball" US vs UK pronunciation
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Real-life Examples of "Ball" from YouTube Videos
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“But to hear from Kim Jong-un today that he would sit down with Trump, this is this kind of first step, But now really the the ball is in Trump's court.”
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Definitions（定義）
What are the definitions of "Ball"?How does "Ball" change by context?
2. to have sexual intercourse (vulgar slang)
性交（粗俗俚語）
The crude joke used the phrase 'balling all night'.
那個粗俗的笑話用了『整晚狂歡』這個說法。
3. to play basketball
打籃球
We used to ball at the park every weekend.
我們以前每個週末都會在公園打籃球。
He's been balling since he was a kid.
他從小就打籃球。
4. to live or act in an extravagant, flashy, or successful manner (slang)
過著奢華、炫富或非常成功的生活（俚語）
After his startup succeeded, he started balling out with expensive cars and trips.
他的新創公司成功後，他開始過著買豪車、奢侈旅行的炫富生活。
They're balling hard since the song went viral.
自從那首歌爆紅後，他們就過得非常風光。
Grammar & Patterns（句型）
What are common sentence patterns for "Ball"?How to make natural sentences with "Ball"?
| Pattern | Meaning | Example |
|---|---|---|
| ball + noun (e.g., ball up) | 將…揉成球狀 | She balled up the paper and threw it away. (她把紙揉成一團扔掉了。) |
| ball + (oneself) up | 蜷縮成球狀 | The cat balled itself up on the sofa. (那隻貓在沙發上蜷縮成一團。) |
| ball + (something) into + noun | 把…揉成… | He balled the clay into a perfect sphere. (他把黏土揉成一個完美的球體。) |
用法說明
How is "Ball" different from similar structures?What usage mistakes are common with "Ball"?
ball up vs ball into
- ball up 通常指將某物揉成球狀，或比喻因緊張、混亂而把事情搞砸。
- ball into 則指將某物（如紙張）揉成一團並扔進某處，或指因憤怒而緊握成拳。
- 兩者皆為動詞片語，但後接的介系詞決定了動作的指向與含義。 EN: He nervously balled up the receipt in his pocket. 翻譯: 他緊張地把收據在口袋裡揉成一團。
EN:She angrily balled the letter into a ball and threw it into the bin.
翻譯:她氣憤地把信揉成一團，扔進了垃圾桶。
總結建議
在表示「揉成球狀」時，若強調狀態或無特定目標用 ball up，若有明確投向的目標或地點則用 ball into。
易混淆對比
What is the difference between "Ball" and similar words?How to choose "Ball" vs alternatives?
ball vs like
「ball」作動詞時，意指將某物捏成球狀或聚集成團，是一個具體的物理動作。而「like」則是表達喜好、欣賞或願意做某事，是一個表達情感或意願的抽象動詞。
ball vs roll
「ball」強調將某物「形成球狀」或「緊密聚集」的動作本身。而「roll」則強調讓一個（通常是球狀或圓柱狀的）物體「滾動」的動作。
ball vs form
「ball」特指將某物塑造成「球狀」或「團狀」，是「form」（塑造、形成）的一種非常具體的方式。而「form」的含義廣泛得多，可以指任何形狀或結構的創造。
口語用法
How is "Ball" used in spoken English?What is the spoken vs formal difference for "Ball"?
引述
在口語中，'ball' 常被用來引述或模仿他人說的話，尤其是帶有粗俗或戲謔意味的內容。 EN: He just looked at me and said, "Ball!" like it explained everything. 翻譯: 他只是看著我，然後說了句「去你的！」，好像這就解釋了一切。
EN:When she told him the news, all he muttered was, "Well, ball."
翻譯:當她告訴他這個消息時，他只咕噥了一句：「唉，該死。」
語氣強調
作為動詞，'to ball' 在非常隨意的對話中可用來強調徹底擊敗、徹底處理或狂歡作樂，語氣強烈。 EN: We're gonna ball so hard at the party tonight. 翻譯: 我們今晚要在派對上玩到瘋。
EN:Our team completely balled them in the final match.
翻譯:我們隊在決賽中把他們徹底打爆了。
停頓填充
在猶豫或思考時，有時會用 'ball' 或 'balls' 作為填充詞，表達輕微的挫折或爭取思考時間。 EN: So, the plan is... ball... I guess we start from the left. 翻譯: 所以，計劃是…呃…我想我們從左邊開始。
EN:That's a really good question... balls... let me think for a second.
翻譯:這真是個好問題…嗯…讓我想一下。
正式寫作注意：以上所有口語用法均極度不正式，帶有俚語或粗俗色彩，絕不應在正式報告、學術論文或商業書信中使用。
常見短語
What common collocations use "Ball"?What fixed phrases with "Ball" should I remember?
ball up
verb + up
將某物揉成球狀；把事情搞砸
ball out
verb + out
盡情享樂、揮霍；在運動中表現出色
ball together
verb + together
團結一致；聚集力量
have a ball
verb phrase
玩得非常開心
ball over
verb + over
（在美式足球中）持球越過得分線達陣
keep the ball rolling
verb phrase
讓活動或對話持續進行
常見錯誤
What are common mistakes with "Ball"?Which "Ball" sentences look correct but are wrong?
×I balled the paper.
✓I crumpled the paper into a ball.
The verb "ball" is not commonly used to mean "crumple" or "make into a ball shape." It's more specific to forming a compact mass, often with the hands, and is often followed by "up."
×We balled last night.
✓We had a ball last night.
"To ball" as a verb does not mean "to have a good time." The correct idiomatic expression is "to have a ball," which is a fixed phrase.
×She balled the yarn.
✓She wound the yarn into a ball.
While "to ball" can mean to form into a ball, for specific activities like preparing yarn, the more precise and common verb is "to wind."
×The cat balled on the sofa.
✓The cat curled up into a ball on the sofa.
The verb "ball" is rarely used intransitively to describe an animal's posture. The phrasal verb "curl up (into a ball)" is the standard expression.
×He balled the problem.
✓He messed up the problem. / He botched the problem.
The slang "to ball" meaning "to mess up" or "to ruin" is very informal and regionally specific. In most contexts, it is not appropriate and can be confusing. Use more standard verbs like "mess up" or "botch."
詞形變化
What are the word forms of "Ball"?What are tense/participle forms of "Ball"?
balls(3rd_singular)balling(present_participle)balled(past)balled(past_participle)