pitcher
UK/'pitʃә/US
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Definitions
n.
A large jug with a handle and spout for pouring liquids; in baseball, the player who throws the ball to the batter.
大水罐，投手（棒球）
Root Breakdown
Root-derivedpitchstem
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erone who does, agent
=pitcher
Common Collocations
- 1.starting pitcher先发投手
- 2.water pitcher水罐；水壶
- 3.pitcher of beer一壶啤酒
- 4.[relief pitcher]后援投手
Example Sentences
- 1.
She placed a cold pitcher of lemonade on the table for the guests.
- 2.
The pitcher threw a fastball that the batter completely missed.