| 释义 |
●throw sb a ˈcurveball (NAmE) surprise sb with a problem, situation, question, etc. that they do not expect and which is difficult to deal with （突如其来的问题等）使某人难以应对◆Just when you think you have it all under control, life throws you a curve ball.
生活会在你以为一切应付裕如之时给你出一个大难题。 NOTE In baseball, a curveball is a ball that is difficult to hit because it does not move in a straight line. 在棒球中，curveball 指很难击中的曲线球。 |