"the balls of your feet" in Chinese (Simplified)

• 脚掌球

Definition

脚掌球指的是你脚底靠近脚趾但不包括脚趾的圆滑、有缓冲的部位。跑步或踮脚时主要用这一部分着力。

Usage Notes (Chinese (Simplified))

常用于运动、舞蹈等场景。常见短语如“踮脚站立”等。不要和“脚后跟”或“脚趾”混淆。通常用复数，因为说的是双脚。

Examples

When you run, try to land on the balls of your feet.

跑步时，试着用**脚掌球**着地。

Dancers stand on the balls of their feet to move lightly.

舞者用**脚掌球**站立以便动作轻盈。

You can balance better if you stay on the balls of your feet.

如果站在**脚掌球**上，你会更容易保持平衡。

Keep your weight on the balls of your feet and you’ll be ready to move quickly.

把重心放在**脚掌球**上，你就能随时快速移动。

Boxers stay light on the balls of their feet so they can dodge punches.

拳击手会轻盈地站在**脚掌球**上，以便躲避拳头。

If you want to jump higher, push off from the balls of your feet.

想跳得更高，就要用**脚掌球**发力起跳。