volley
UK/'vɒli/US
GREC2
Definitions
n.
A number of bullets, arrows, or shots fired at the same time
齐射，一阵射击
n.
A rapid burst of words, questions, or criticism
（言语等的）连珠炮，一连串
n.
(in sport) a strike of the ball before it touches the ground
（体育）截击，凌空球
v.
To hit a ball before it bounces
凌空截击（球）
Root Breakdown
Root-derivedFrom volvere (to roll), via French volée 'a flight (of things thrown).' A volley is a load of shots set rolling/flying out at once — then, by extension, a burst of words, or in sport a ball struck mid-flight before it rolls to the ground.
Root vol still carries 50 more wordsCommon Collocations
- 1.a volley of shots一阵射击
- 2.a volley of questions一连串提问
- 3.fire a volley齐射
- 4.hit a volley打出截击
Example Sentences
- 1.
The soldiers fired a volley into the air as a warning.
- 2.
She faced a volley of questions from reporters.
- 3.
He won the point with a sharp volley at the net.