rebound

noun

UK/ˈriː.baʊnd/
US/ˈriː.baʊnd/

Definitions of rebound noun

  1. Countable(可數名詞)Uncountable(不可數名詞)

    The action of bouncing back from a surface.

    回彈;反彈;彈回

    • The ball struck me on the rebound from the wall.

      球從牆上彈回來時打到了我。

    • The basketball had a strong rebound.

      這個籃球有很強的反彈力。

    • He often practices the rebound of the ball against the wall.

      他經常練習球對牆的反彈。

  2. Countable(可數名詞)Uncountable(不可數名詞)

    In sports, the ball or puck that is recovered after a missed scoring attempt.

    籃板球

    • He secured the offensive rebound and launched another attack.

      他搶到了進攻籃板並發起了另一次進攻。

    • The team's rebounding ability is a key factor in their victory.

      球隊的籃板球能力是他們勝利的關鍵因素。

    • In basketball, rebounds are crucial for gaining possession.

      在籃球比賽中,籃板球對於獲得球權至關重要。

  3. Countable(可數名詞)Uncountable(不可數名詞)

    In basketball, when a player successfully gains possession of the ball after a missed shot attempt.

    (籃球比賽中)投籃不中後成功搶到的籃板球

    • He had a great performance with 15 rebounds in the game.

      他在比賽中表現出色,搶到了15個籃板球。

    • That player is known for his incredible rebounding skills.

      那名球員以他驚人的籃板球技巧而聞名。

    • The coach emphasized that players must fight for every rebound.

      教練強調球員必須爭搶每一個籃板球。

verb

UK/ˌriːˈbaʊnd/
US/ˌriːˈbaʊnd/

Definitions of rebound verb

  1. Intransitive(不及物動詞)

    To bounce back after hitting a hard surface.

    回彈;反彈;彈回

    • The ball rebounded off the wall and rolled back to my feet.

      球從牆上反彈回來,滾到我的腳邊。

    • The tennis ball rebounded high off the ground.

      網球從地面上反彈得很高。

    • A rubber ball will rebound, but a clay ball will not.

      橡膠球會反彈,但黏土球不會。

  2. Intransitive(不及物動詞)

    If an action rebounds on you, it has an unpleasant effect on you instead of the effect you hoped for.

    遭反彈;产生遭反效果

    • His lies ultimately rebounded on him, damaging his reputation.

      他的謊言最終適得其反,損害了他的名聲。

    • The strategy rebounded, causing more problems.

      這個策略適得其反,造成了更多問題。

    • His attempt to manipulate the situation rebounded and trapped him in his own scheme.

      他試圖操縱局勢的舉動適得其反,讓他陷入了自己的計劃之中。

  3. Intransitive(不及物動詞)

    To increase in price after a decrease.

    (價格)反彈

    • The stock price rebounded after a drop in the early trading.

      股價在早盤下跌後反彈。

    • After months of decline, the housing market is beginning to rebound.

      經過數月的下跌,房地產市場開始反彈。

    • The economy is starting to rebound after the recession.

      經濟在衰退後開始反彈。

Idioms

  • on the rebound

    Experiencing a state of emotional vulnerability and confusion immediately following the end of a close, romantic relationship.

    (因剛結束一段親密關係而)處於情緒低落且迷惘的狀態。

    After breaking up with her boyfriend of many years, she quickly started dating another man, clearly she was on the rebound.

    在與交往多年的男友分手後,她很快開始與另一個男人約會,顯然她正處於情感低潮期。