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bat

Ngoại động từ[C] Đếm được

Số nhiều: batsQuá khứ: battedPhân từ 2: battedV-ing: batting

The word carries a sharp duality between the biological creature and the sporting tool. When referring to the animal, it often evokes an atmosphere of darkness, mystery, or gothic horror, though in scientific contexts, it is treated as a specialized mammal. The physical image is one of erratic, swift flight and sonar navigation. In the context of sports, the word shifts to an image of impact, strength, and precision. The verb form associated with blinking suggests a flirtatious or deceptive quality, whereas the verb form associated with hitting is purely athletic and forceful.

Countable whether referring to the individual animals or the physical sporting equipment.

Ý nghĩa

Danh từ

A nocturnal flying mammal with leathery wings.

"The bat flew out of the cave at dusk."

Danh từ

A wooden or metal club used for hitting a ball in sports.

"He gripped the baseball bat tightly."

Ngoại động từ

[someone][something]

To blink or flutter the eyelids rapidly.

"She batted her eyelashes to get his attention."

Ngoại động từ

[something]

To hit a ball with a bat.

"The player batted the ball deep into center field."

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