1. to throw something, especially with a quick, forceful motion
投擲，扔（尤指快速用力地）
He pitched the ball to the batter.
他把球投給打擊手。
She pitched the empty can into the recycling bin.
她把空罐子扔進回收桶。
Pitch Meaning（定義、用法、例句與發音）
pitch
verb
快速理解
What does "Pitch" mean?What are 2-3 core uses of "Pitch"?
「pitch」作為動詞，主要表示投擲、推銷、設定音高或使物體傾斜等動作。
- 1
投擲
EN: to throw something, especially with a lot of force
翻譯: 用力投擲某物。
- 2
推銷/提案
EN: to try to persuade someone to buy something or accept an idea
翻譯: 試圖說服某人購買商品或接受某個想法。
- 3
設定音高
EN: to set the level or key of a sound or music
翻譯: 設定聲音或音樂的音高或調性。
- 4
使傾斜/搭設
EN: to set something at a particular angle, or to set up a tent
翻譯: 使某物處於特定角度，或搭設帳篷。
小提醒：注意「pitch」在商業情境（推銷點子）和運動情境（投球）中的不同中文翻譯，以及它與名詞「音高」的關聯。
發音（How to Pronounce "Pitch" in English）
How to pronounce "Pitch" in English?"Pitch" US vs UK pronunciation
點擊下方的 US / UK 按鈕可播放發音。
Real-life Examples of "Pitch" from YouTube Videos
Synthetic Media: Virtual Influencers & Live Animation: Figments (S19) - YC Gaming Tech Talks 2020
Y Combinator
“we'll be giving like a one minute pitch later- called athlane, that pairs streamers with brands.”
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Definitions（定義）
What are the definitions of "Pitch"?How does "Pitch" change by context?
2. to set up a tent or a temporary structure
搭起，架設（帳篷或臨時結構）
We pitched our tent near the lake.
我們在湖邊搭起了帳篷。
The company pitched a large marquee for the outdoor event.
公司為戶外活動架設了一個大帳篷。
3. to try to persuade someone to buy something, accept an idea, or support a project
推銷；遊說；爭取支持
She pitched her business idea to the investors.
她向投資者推銷她的商業構想。
He's pitching for the lead role in the new play.
他正在爭取新劇中的主角。
4. to fall or move suddenly and often forcefully in a particular direction
（突然地、用力地）向前跌倒或移動
The ship pitched violently in the storm.
船在暴風雨中劇烈地前後顛簸。
He lost his balance and pitched forward onto the ground.
他失去平衡，一頭向前栽倒在地。
5. to set something at a particular level, tone, or style
將…定於（某種程度、音調或風格）
The teacher pitched the lesson at just the right level for the students.
老師把課程難度設定在正好適合學生的程度。
The advertisement was pitched to a younger audience.
這則廣告是針對年輕觀眾設計的。
Grammar & Patterns（句型）
What are common sentence patterns for "Pitch"?How to make natural sentences with "Pitch"?
| Pattern | Meaning | Example |
|---|---|---|
| pitch + noun | 投擲（某物） | He pitched the ball with incredible speed. (他以驚人的速度投出了球。) |
| pitch + noun + prepositional phrase | 將某物扔向某處 | She pitched the empty bottle into the recycling bin. (她把空瓶子扔進了回收箱。) |
| pitch + for + noun | 為…進行推銷/爭取支持 | The sales team pitched for the new account. (銷售團隊為爭取新客戶進行了推銷。) |
| pitch + noun + to + person/group | 向某人/群體推銷（想法、產品等） | He pitched his business idea to the investors. (他向投資者推銷了他的商業構想。) |
| pitch in | 出一份力；貢獻 | Everyone pitched in to clean up after the party. (派對結束後，每個人都出力幫忙清理。) |
| pitch + noun + adjective | 使某物處於某種狀態（尤指音高或角度） | The singer pitched her voice higher for the chorus. (歌手在合唱部分將音調唱得更高了。) |
| be pitched against + noun | 與…對抗/競爭 | Our team was pitched against the defending champions. (我們的隊伍與衛冕冠軍對陣。) |
| pitch a tent | 搭帳篷 | We pitched our tent near the lake. (我們在湖邊搭起了帳篷。) |
用法說明
How is "Pitch" different from similar structures?What usage mistakes are common with "Pitch"?
pitch doing vs pitch to do
- pitch doing 通常用於提議或建議一個具體的活動或行動方案，強調的是「做某事」這個整體概念。
- pitch to do 則更常指向一個特定的目的、目標或意圖，強調「為了做某事」而提出的想法。
- 在商業或正式提案中，pitch to do 可能更為常見，因為它明確指出了行動後欲達成的目標。
- 兩者在許多情況下可以互換，但細微的差別在於 pitch doing 聚焦於活動本身，而 pitch to do 聚焦於活動的目的。 EN: She pitched creating a new social media campaign to boost engagement. 翻譯: 她提議創建一個新的社交媒體活動來提升參與度。
EN:She pitched to create a new social media campaign that would boost engagement.
翻譯:她提出了一個旨在提升參與度的新社交媒體活動方案。
總結建議
在正式提案或強調目標時，使用 pitch to do 會更精確；若單純建議某項活動，則兩者皆可。
易混淆對比
What is the difference between "Pitch" and similar words?How to choose "Pitch" vs alternatives?
pitch vs throw
「pitch」通常指有特定目標或技巧的投擲，如棒球投球或推銷提案；「throw」則泛指一般性的投、扔、拋動作。
pitch vs toss
「pitch」通常指用力、有方向或正式的投擲；「toss」則指輕鬆、隨意或短距離的拋擲。
pitch vs present
「pitch」強調簡潔、有說服力地推銷點子或產品；「present」則指較正式、完整地展示資訊或報告。
口語用法
How is "Pitch" used in spoken English?What is the spoken vs formal difference for "Pitch"?
引述
在口語中，pitch 常用來引述或轉述某人提出的想法、計畫或建議，語氣較為隨意。
EN: He pitched the idea of a weekend camping trip to the group.
翻譯: 他向大夥兒提議了週末去露營的點子。
EN:So, what are you pitching to the boss tomorrow?
翻譯:所以你明天要跟老闆提什麼方案？
語氣強調
pitch 可用來強調某人正在積極地推銷、說服或爭取某事，帶有主動出擊的意味。
EN: She's really pitching hard for that promotion.
翻譯: 她真的在很用力地爭取那個升職機會。
EN:Don't pitch it to me, I'm not the one you need to convince.
翻譯:別跟我推銷了，我不是你需要說服的人。
停頓填充
在思考下一句話時，有時會用 Let me pitch this... 或 Just pitching an idea here... 作為填充語，緩和提出意見的語氣。
EN: Let me pitch this... what if we start from the other end?
翻譯: 讓我提一下…如果我們從另一頭開始呢？
EN:Just pitching an idea here, but maybe we could split the cost.
翻譯:只是隨口提個想法啦，或許我們可以分攤費用。
注意：以上口語用法在正式書面報告、學術論文或商業合約中應避免使用，建議改用更正式的詞彙，如 propose、present、advocate 或 suggest。
常見短語
What common collocations use "Pitch"?What fixed phrases with "Pitch" should I remember?
pitch in
phrasal verb
出力幫忙；貢獻一份力量
pitch an idea
verb + noun
提出想法（以尋求支持或批准）
pitch a tent
verb + noun
搭帳篷
pitch against
verb + preposition
與...競爭；對抗
pitch woo
verb + noun (idiomatic)
求愛；獻殷勤
pitch-perfect
adjective (derived)
完美的；無可挑剔的（尤指音準或表現）
pitch dark
adjective (derived)
漆黑一片的
pitch a fit
verb + noun (idiomatic)
大發脾氣
常見錯誤
What are common mistakes with "Pitch"?Which "Pitch" sentences look correct but are wrong?
×He pitched the ball to his friend casually.
✓He threw the ball to his friend casually.
在非正式或非體育競賽的語境中，用 'throw' 表示一般性的「投擲」。'Pitch' 通常用於棒球等特定運動，或較正式、有特定目標的投擲動作。
×She pitched her research in the conference.
✓She presented her research at the conference.
在正式學術或專業會議上報告研究成果，通常使用 'present'。'Pitch' 更強調「推銷、爭取支持或投資」，常用於商業提案、創業點子或非正式的說服情境。
×We pitched the tent quickly before the storm.
✓We set up the tent quickly before the storm.
雖然 'pitch a tent' 是正確片語，但在非正式或通用口語中，'set up a tent' 更為常見且自然。'Pitch' 在此語境下略顯正式或古老，學習者可能誤用於其他搭建情境（如 pitch a stage）。
×You need to pitch your voice correctly in this sentence.
✓You need to use the correct intonation in this sentence.
談論語言或說話時的「音高變化、語調」時，應使用 'intonation' 或 'tone of voice'。'Pitch' 作為動詞指「定調、調整音高」，較少用於描述句子中自然的語調模式，容易造成混淆。
×He pitched perfectly during the meeting.
✓He pitched his proposal perfectly during the meeting.
'Pitch' 作為及物動詞時，通常需要接一個受詞（如 idea, product, plan），說明推銷的內容。除非上下文極度明確，否則不應省略。
×The ship pitched forward in the rough sea.
✓The ship pitched violently in the rough sea.
描述船隻或飛機的劇烈搖晃（前後顛簸）時，'pitch' 是不及物動詞，通常搭配副詞（如 violently, steeply）描述方式，而非方向。'Pitch forward' 更常用於描述人或物體向前摔倒。
詞形變化
What are the word forms of "Pitch"?What are tense/participle forms of "Pitch"?
pitches(3rd_singular)pitching(present_participle)pitched(past)pitched(past_participle)