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cannonballs

/ˈkænənˌbɔlz/ /ˈkænənˌbɑlz/

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noun

炮弹，实心弹。

Examples :

"During the historical reenactment, actors fired replica cannonballs from the old cannons. "

在历史重演中，演员们从老式大炮里发射了复制的实心炮弹。

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noun

炮弹跳水, 炸弹跳水

The act of running and jumping in a flexed position into a swimming pool to create a large splash, mimicking the flight and shape of a cannonball.

Examples :

"The New Yorker, 30 August 2004, p.40"

《纽约客》2004年8月30日，第40页。

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verb

跳水，抱膝跳水

To jump/dive into water doing a cannonball landing.

Examples :

"He cannonballed into the pool, drenching us all."

他抱膝跳水跳进了泳池，溅了我们一身水。

sport entertainment action

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verb

横冲直撞，飞奔。

To careen; to move rapidly

Examples :

"The excited children cannonballed into the swimming pool after a long, hot day. "

漫长而炎热的一天后，兴奋的孩子们横冲直撞地跳进了游泳池。