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Batted Meaning in English

word · lemma: bat

ˈbætɪd
BAT-id
bˈætɪd
BAT-id

释义

'Batted' is the past tense of 'bat.' It means to have hit something with a bat (as in sports), or to have blinked or quickly moved one's eyelashes.

用法与细微差别

Formal in sports; most often used in baseball or cricket: 'batted the ball.' Also appears idiomatically in 'batted an eye' (to show little emotion). Not used for bat (the animal). Common learner mistake: confusing with 'beat' or 'hit'.

例句

He batted the ball over the fence.

basic

She batted first in the cricket match.

basic

The cat batted the toy across the floor.

basic

Nobody even batted an eye at the news.

natural

He batted away the mosquito without thinking.

natural

She batted her lashes at him playfully.

natural