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2014-10-22 08:15来源:未知

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Pitchers James Shields (L) of Kansas City and Madison Bumgarner of San Francisco Giants to start the 2014 World Series.
Now, the VOA Special English program WORDS AND THEIR STORIES.

Baseball is America’s national sportSo it is not unusual that many popular expressions come from baseball.  But first, let me explain a little about the game.

Each baseball team has nine players.  The pitcher of one team throws the ball to a batter from the other team.  The batter attempts to hit the ballIf he misses, it is called a strikeIf a batter gets three strikes, he loses his turn at bat and is called out.  The batter also is out if he hits the ball in the air and an opposing player catches it.  But if the batter hits the ball and it is not caught, the batter tries to run to one or more of the four bases on the field.  The batter can run to all four bases if he hits the ball over the fence or out of the ballparkSuch a hit is called a home run.

Now, here are some common expressions from baseballSomeone who is on the ball is intelligent and able to do a good job.  But a person who threw a curve ball did something unexpectedSomeone who steps up to the plate is ready to do his or her job.  A pinch hitter takes the place of someone else at a job or activity.

A person who strikes out or goes down swinging attempted something but failed.  We also might tell the person that three strikes and you are out.  But someone who hit a home run or  hit it out of the park did something extremely well.

Sometimes I have to give information quickly, without time to think it overThen I would say something right off the bat.  If someone is doing an extremely good job and is very successful, you might say he or she is batting one thousand.  

If I say I want to touch base with you, I will talk to you from time to time about something we plan to do.  I might say I touched all the bases if I did what is necessary to complete a job or activity.  And if I covered my bases I was well preparedHowever, someone who is way off base did something wrong or maybe even dishonest or immoral.  A person with strange ideas might be described as out in left field.

Let us say I want to sell my car but I do not know exactly how much it is worthIf someone asks me the price, I might give a ballpark figure or a ballpark estimate.

If someone offers me an amount that is close to my selling price, I might say the amount is in the ballpark.  However, if I say we are not in the same ballpark, I mean we cannot agree because my ideas are too different from yours.

Finally, when a situation changes completely, we say that is a whole new ballgame.

 

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