词汇 | hit a home run |
释义 | Idiom hit a home run to succeed with something.We felt our band hit a home run that night – it was the best performance we ever gave. Etymology: based on the literal meaning of home run (= a play in baseball in which the person hitting the ball scores) hit a home run1. In baseball or softball, to get a hit that allows one to round all four bases and score, typically by hitting the ball past the limits of the outfield. If Lamont can hit a home run, we'll win the game! 2. By extension, to perform an action that is very successful. Our numbers have been down, so we really need to hit a home run this quarter in order to turn a profit for the year. It was an unexpected interview question, but I really feel like I hit a home run with my answer. hit a home runAMERICANIf you hit a home run, you do something that is very successful. They are creative people; if anyone could hit a home run, they could do it. The studio has hit a home run with its latest movie. Note: In baseball, when a batter hits a home run, they hit the ball a very long way, so that they are able to run round all the bases and score a run before the other team gets the ball back. |
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