leg before wicket
US /leɡ bɪˈfɔː ˈwɪkɪt/
UK /leɡ bɪˈfɔː ˈwɪkɪt/
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レッグ・ビフォア・ウィケット, LBW
a method of dismissing a batsman in cricket, where the ball hits the batsman's leg or body when it would otherwise have hit the wicket
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The umpire gave him out leg before wicket, much to the crowd's dismay.
審判は彼をレッグ・ビフォア・ウィケットでアウトにし、観客は落胆した。
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The bowler appealed for leg before wicket, but the umpire shook his head.
ボウラーはレッグ・ビフォア・ウィケットをアピールしたが、審判は首を横に振った。
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