penalty box
US /ˈpɛn.əl.ti bɑks/
UK /ˈpɛn.əl.ti bɒks/
名詞
1.
禁區
an area on a sports field where a foul by a defending player results in a penalty kick or shot for the opposing team
範例:
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The forward was fouled inside the penalty box, leading to a crucial penalty kick.
前鋒在禁區內被犯規，導致了一個關鍵的點球。
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The goalkeeper made a brilliant save from a shot taken just outside the penalty box.
守門員在禁區外的一次射門中做出了精彩撲救。
2.
受罰席, 罰球區
in ice hockey, a small enclosed area where a player must sit for a specified period as a penalty for an infraction
範例:
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After tripping an opponent, the player was sent to the penalty box for two minutes.
在絆倒對手後，該球員被罰到受罰席兩分鐘。
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He spent too much time in the penalty box, costing his team valuable playing time.
他在受罰席待了太久，讓他的球隊損失了寶貴的比賽時間。