"hooper" in Chinese (Traditional)
籃球手(俚語)箍桶匠(古語)
Definition
“Hooper” 是指籃球運動員的俚語,尤其是有天賦或很投入的球員。這個詞也可以指做桶或金屬箍的人,但這個意思如今很少用。
Usage Notes (Chinese (Traditional))
這是美國年輕人和籃球圈常用的口語,指技術好且熱愛籃球的人。作為“箍桶匠”時已經很少用,主要是歷史詞彙。
Examples
He wants to be a professional hooper someday.
他夢想有一天成為職業**籃球手**。
My brother is a great hooper on his school team.
我哥哥在校隊是個很棒的**籃球手**。
Everyone in the neighborhood knows her as the best hooper around.
她是街坊裡公認最厲害的**籃球手**。
If you're a real hooper, you play in any weather.
如果你是真正的**籃球手**,無論甚麼天氣都會打球。
The gym is full of hoopers trying to show off their skills.
體育館裡滿是**籃球手**在秀技術。
Back in the day, a hooper meant someone who made barrels.
從前,**箍桶匠**指的是製作桶的人。