| 词汇 | on deck |
| 释义 | Idiom on deck Theme: PREPARATION - READY ready (to do something); ready to be next (at something).Ann, get on deck. You're next.Who's on deck now? Idiom on deck 1. if someone is on deck, they are present and ready to do something. Bill's batting next - tell him to get on deck.Ann, if you can be on deck at 9.00 I'll give you a lift to the meeting. 2. alive. Don't tell me old Bill's still on deck. I thought he died years ago. on deck1. Literally, on the deck of a ship or boat. The crates on deck came loose in the storm and went flying overboard. The captain wants everyone on deck immediately. 2. Ready or available (to do something). We have a team of helpers on deck to make sure everyone here has a fantastic experience. Who do we have on deck to deal with the power outage? 3. In baseball or softball, next up to bat. Primarily heard in US. With their record-breaking batter on deck, the team is hoping to take the lead. on deck1. Lit. on the deck of a boat or a ship. Everyone except the cook was on deck when the storm hit. Just pull up the anchor and leave it on deck. 2. Fig. ready (to do something); ready to be next (at something). Ann, get on deck. You're next. Who's on deck now? on deck1. Available, ready for action, as in We had ten kids on deck to clean up after the dance. [Slang; second half of 1800s] 2. In baseball, scheduled to bat next, waiting near home plate to bat, as in Joe was on deck next. [1860s] Both usages allude to crew members being on the deck of a ship, in readiness to perform their duties. on deckready for action or work. North AmericanThis expression refers to a ship's main deck as the place where the crew musters to receive orders for action. on deck1. On hand; present. 2. Sports Waiting to take one's turn, especially as a batter in baseball. |
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