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On deck Meaning in English

expression

ˈɑn/, /ˈɔn/ /ˈdɛk
AHN-DEK or AWN-DEK
ˈɒn/ /dˈɛk
ON-DEK

释义

'On deck' originally means being on the floor of a ship, but it's commonly used to describe someone who is next in line for an activity or responsibility.

用法与细微差别

Used in sports (especially baseball) for the next player to participate, and more generally for being next up in any situation. Also literal for being on a ship's deck, but the figurative meaning is much more common. Informal and common in American English.

例句

You're on deck for the presentation after John.

basic

The next batter is on deck.

basic

Please wait, you’re on deck for your interview.

basic

Don’t go far—you’re on deck after Emma finishes.

natural

I get nervous when I’m on deck, waiting to talk.

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We need everyone on deck for this big project.

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