volley

volley
(pl. -eys)
  1. a number of bullets, arrows, or other projectiles discharged at one time
    （子弹、箭等）群射；齐发
    the infantry let off a couple of volleys.
    步兵进行几次排枪射击。
    ■a series of utterances directed at someone in quick succession
    （针对某人的）连珠炮似的话语
    he unleashed a volley of angry questions.
    他怒气冲冲地发出一连串问题。
  2. (in sport, especially tennis or soccer) a strike or kick of the ball made before it touches the ground
    （运动用语，尤作网球或足球用语）（球着地之前）飞击；凌空一脚（或击）
(-eys, -eyed)
  1. [with obj.](in sport, especially tennis or soccer) strike or kick (the ball) before it touches the ground
    （运动用语，尤作网球或足球用语）（球着地之前）挡击球；凌空踢（或击）
    he volleyed home the cross.
    他凌空一脚把横传球射入网底。
    ■score (a goal) with such a shot
    截击空中球得（分）；截踢凌空球得（分）
    ■utter or discharge in quick succession
    连续发出
    the dog was volleying joyful barks.
    那狗欢快地狂吠不已。
派生
volleyer
noun
语源
  1. late 16th cent.: from French volée, based on Latin volare 'to fly'
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