pitch
pitch — 動詞
1. to toss something toward a place or mark, or for a person or vehicle to lurch fo
拋去；前栽
朝某處拋去；或猛然前栽
to toss something toward a place or mark, or for a person or vehicle to lurch forward suddenly and lose balance.
Marcus pitched the wet towel into the laundry basket.
Marcus 把那條濕毛巾拋進洗衣籃裡。
transitive: pitch + object + into + place
The fishing boat pitched so hard that plates slid off the shelf.
那艘漁船顛簸得太厲害，盤子都從架子上滑下來了。
intransitive: rough forward movement
Rosa pitched three coins onto the paper plate by the door.
Rosa 把三枚硬幣拋到門邊的紙盤上。
At the last step, the runner pitched forward onto the stone path.
跑者在最後一步向前栽到石子路上。
After lunch, Dad pitched the broken toy into the trash bin.
午飯後，爸爸把壞掉的玩具丟進垃圾桶。
文法句型
pitch + [object] into/onto/at + [place/target]
[person/thing] + pitches forward/in the water
用法筆記
Often followed by a direction or place word such as 'into', 'onto', 'at', or 'forward'. In baseball contexts, use sense 2 instead.
常見錯誤
2. in baseball, to send the ball toward home plate so the batter can swing at it.
投球
棒球中朝打者丟球
in baseball, to send the ball toward home plate so the batter can swing at it.
Elena pitched the first ball straight past the waiting batter.
Elena 投出的第一球直直穿過了等待揮棒的打者。
baseball: pitch + ball + to batter
Our best left-hander pitched for Taipei in all nine innings.
我們最強的左投手替 Taipei 投滿了九局。
intransitive: pitch for a team
Coach Wu told Noah to pitch low and outside today.
Wu 教練叫 Noah 今天把球投低一點、偏外角。
Ben pitched three strikes in a row before the rain came.
Ben 在下雨前連投了三個好球。
Mia will pitch against Kaohsiung on Saturday afternoon.
Mia 星期六下午會對 Kaohsiung 登板投球。
文法句型
pitch + [ball/strike] to + [batter]
[player] + pitches for/against + [team]
用法筆記
Only used for baseball. The subject is usually the pitcher or team player, and the thing pitched is the ball or a strike.
常見錯誤
3. to set a tent in place and secure it for camping or sleeping there.
搭帳篷
把帳篷豎起並固定好
to set a tent in place and secure it for camping or sleeping there.
We pitched our tent beside the lake before dark.
我們在天黑前把帳篷搭在湖邊。
common collocation: pitch a tent
The scouts pitched two small tents near the pine trees.
童軍們在松樹旁搭了兩頂小帳篷。
Hana pitched a tent while Ken cooked soup by the fire.
Hana 搭帳篷時，Ken 正在火邊煮湯。
By sunset, every family had pitched a tent on the hill.
到日落時，每個家庭都已經在山丘上搭好一頂帳篷。
- take down
to remove the tent after using it
文法句型
pitch + tent
pitch + camp
用法筆記
The object is usually 'tent' or 'camp'. It suggests making temporary shelter, not building something permanent.
常見錯誤
4. to choose how strong, high, difficult, or expensive something should be.
設定
把難度、價格等設在某水平
to choose how strong, high, difficult, or expensive something should be.
The teacher pitched the lesson at a level young children understood.
老師把課程難度訂在年紀小的孩子也能懂的程度。
pitch + lesson at + level
The shop pitched the new phone at a lower price.
那家店把這支新手機的價格訂得比較低。
pitch + product at + price
The bank pitched its loan rates too high for small farms.
那家銀行把貸款利率訂得太高，小農戶吃不消。
Lena pitched her talk at an easy level for visitors.
Lena 把她的解說訂在訪客容易理解的程度。
The paper pitched the story at readers aged twelve to fifteen.
那家報社把這篇報導的目標讀者設定為十二到十五歲的青少年。
文法句型
pitch + [thing] at + [level/price]
pitch + [talk/lesson/story] at + [audience or level]
用法筆記
Often used with 'at' plus a level, price, or audience. Distinguish this sense from sense 5, where the object is a sound, note, or voice.
常見錯誤
5. to make a voice, musical note, or instrument sound higher or lower.
調音高
把聲音或音符調高或調低
to make a voice, musical note, or instrument sound higher or lower.
The singer pitched the first note too high for the choir.
那位歌手把第一個音調得太高，合唱團接不上。
pitch + note + high/low
Dad pitched his voice low so the baby stayed asleep.
爸爸刻意把嗓音放低，讓寶寶繼續睡著。
pitch + voice + low
The band pitched the song higher for Mia's bright voice.
樂團把這首歌調高了一些，好配合 Mia 明亮的嗓音。
The phone app pitched the guitar a little lower.
那個手機程式把吉他的音調低了一點。
文法句型
pitch + [voice/note/song] + high/low/higher/lower
pitch + [instrument] + higher/lower
用法筆記
Usually used with words like 'voice', 'note', 'song', or 'guitar', followed by 'high', 'low', 'higher', or 'lower'. Distinguish it from sense 4, which is about general level rather than sound.
常見錯誤
6. to present an idea, product, or plan in a way that tries to make someone accept,
推銷；力薦
力求對方接受、購買或支持
to present an idea, product, or plan in a way that tries to make someone accept, buy, or support it.
Nina pitched her business idea to three investors after lunch.
Nina 午飯後向三位投資人推銷她的商業點子。
pitch + idea to + audience
The salesman pitched the new vacuum cleaner at our front door.
那位推銷員在我們家前門推銷那台新吸塵器。
sales context: pitch a product
Leo pitched a cartoon series to a TV producer in Seoul.
Leo 在 Seoul 向一位電視製作人提案推銷一部卡通影集。
During the meeting, Carla pitched hard for a later launch date.
會議中，Carla 極力遊說大家把上市日期延後。
Small firms pitched for the airport shop contract last month.
上個月，幾家小公司都在力爭機場商店的合約。
文法句型
pitch + [idea/product/show] to + [person/group]
pitch for + [support/business/change]
用法筆記
Usually used with the thing being promoted as the object: 'pitch an idea to investors'. The object is often an idea, product, plan, show, or deal, not the person.
常見錯誤
7. to rise or fall at an angle instead of staying flat.
傾斜
向上或向下成斜角
to rise or fall at an angle instead of staying flat.
The barn roof pitches sharply toward the back of the field.
穀倉的屋頂明顯朝田地後方傾斜。
pitch toward + place
Beyond the gate, the garden path pitches down to the river.
穿過大門後，花園小徑一路往下斜到河邊。
pitch down to + place
The old kitchen floor pitches slightly near the sink.
老舊廚房的地板在水槽附近微微傾斜。
From the church door, the street pitches uphill for two blocks.
從教堂門口開始，那條街往上斜了兩個街口。
At the cliff edge, the ground pitches steeply into the sea.
到了懸崖邊，地面就朝海面陡斜下去。
文法句型
pitch down
pitch uphill
pitch toward/away from + place
用法筆記
Subject is usually a surface or piece of land, such as a roof, road, floor, or field. It commonly appears with words like down, uphill, toward, or away from. Distinguish from verb/1, which is about sudden movement or throwing.
常見錯誤
pitch — 名詞
1. a marked piece of ground where games such as football, rugby, or cricket are pla
球場
供球類比賽使用的劃線場地
a marked piece of ground where games such as football, rugby, or cricket are played.
Heavy rain left the football pitch muddy before Saturday's match.
大雨讓足球場在星期六比賽前變得泥濘。
football pitch
Parents stood by the fence while the children ran onto the pitch.
家長站在柵欄旁，看著孩子們跑進球場。
run onto the pitch
A worker repainted the white lines across the school pitch.
一名工人重新漆上學校球場上的白線。
After the final whistle, fans rushed onto the pitch to celebrate.
終場哨響後，球迷衝進球場慶祝。
The coach moved training to the second pitch behind the gym.
教練把訓練移到體育館後面的第二個球場。
文法句型
on the pitch
run onto the pitch
mark out a pitch
用法筆記
Common with 'on' and 'onto', especially in British sports writing. In many American contexts, 'field' is more usual for the same place.
常見錯誤
2. the strength, amount, or stage of an activity or situation, especially when it b
強度；程度
活動或局勢發展到多強
the strength, amount, or stage of an activity or situation, especially when it becomes very high.
By Friday, paint, posters, and food orders were at fever pitch.
到了星期五，刷油漆、做海報和訂餐點都忙到最高點了。
fixed phrase: at fever pitch
The protest reached such a pitch that shops shut early.
這場抗議的激烈程度高到商店提早打烊。
reach such a pitch that
By harvest time, activity on the farm was at its highest pitch.
到了收成時節，農場裡的忙碌程度到了最高點。
After the mayor's TV interview, online debate rose to a new pitch.
市長上完電視訪談後，網路上的爭論又升高了一層。
- lull
a quieter or weaker period after strong activity
文法句型
at fever pitch
reach a pitch
rise to a pitch
用法筆記
Often appears in fixed phrases such as 'at fever pitch' or with verbs like 'rise' and 'reach'. Broader than sense 3, which is limited to feelings.
常見錯誤
3. how strong a feeling is at a particular time.
情緒強度
某種情緒強到什麼程度
how strong a feeling is at a particular time.
By midnight, Lina's worry was at such a pitch she could not sleep.
到了半夜，Lina 的擔心已重到讓她睡不著。
reach a pitch
Crowd excitement rose to a high pitch as the singer appeared.
歌手一現身，現場群眾的興奮情緒立刻高漲。
rise to a high pitch
After the rude reply, Dana's anger rose to a dangerous pitch.
聽到那句無禮的回話後，Dana 的怒氣升高到危險地步。
Even quiet Ella's fear was at a dangerous pitch.
連一向安靜的 Ella，恐懼程度都高得危險。
- calm
the absence of strong emotional pressure
文法句型
a pitch of anger/fear
at a high pitch
用法筆記
Usually follows words for emotions such as fear, anger, excitement, or suspense. Distinguish from sense 2, which can describe activity or public interest as well as feelings.
常見錯誤
4. the place of a voice, sound, or musical note on the scale from low to high.
音高
聲音或音符的高低
the place of a voice, sound, or musical note on the scale from low to high.
The violinist checked the pitch of each string before the concert.
那位小提琴手在音樂會前檢查每根弦的音高。
the pitch of [sound/note]
A baby's cry has a much higher pitch than a man's voice.
嬰兒的哭聲音高比成年男子的聲音高得多。
higher pitch
Please sing the first note again at the same pitch.
請再唱一次第一個音，用同樣的音高。
The alarm's pitch was so sharp that everyone covered their ears.
那個警報聲的音高很尖，大家都摀住耳朵。
The app can change the pitch without slowing the song down.
這個 app 可以改變音高，卻不會讓歌曲變慢。
文法句型
high/low pitch
the pitch of [sound/note]
change the pitch
用法筆記
Used for voices, musical notes, alarms, and other sounds. Do not confuse it with volume: pitch is high or low, while volume is loud or quiet.
常見錯誤
5. a planned talk or display meant to make someone buy something or support an idea
推介；提案
用來說服人買、投資或支持的說詞
a planned talk or display meant to make someone buy something or support an idea.
The agent ended his pitch by offering free tickets for today.
那名業務員在推銷話術的最後，提出今天送免費票。
sales pitch
Nora practised her business pitch before meeting the bank manager.
Nora 在見銀行經理前，先練習她的商業提案說詞。
business pitch
Customers walked away when the street seller started his loud pitch.
街頭攤販一開始大聲推銷，顧客就走開了。
Our team gave a short pitch for the new phone app.
我們團隊為那個新手機 app 做了一段簡短提案。
The charity's pitch asked local shops to sponsor winter coats.
那家慈善機構的募款說詞，是要請在地商店贊助冬衣。
- presentation
broader and more neutral; not always meant to persuade
- appeal
focuses on asking for support rather than selling
- plug
informal; a short enthusiastic recommendation
文法句型
give a pitch
sales pitch
pitch for [idea/product]
用法筆記
Often modified by the goal: 'sales pitch', 'business pitch', or 'funding pitch'. Distinguish from sense 6, where 'pitch' means the physical place for selling or performing.
常見錯誤
6. a fixed outdoor spot used by a trader or street performer.
攤位；表演點
街頭販售或表演的固定位置
a fixed outdoor spot used by a trader or street performer.
The flower seller returned to the same pitch outside the station.
那位賣花的人又回到車站外同一個攤位。
a pitch outside [place]
Buskers pay a small fee for a pitch in this square.
街頭藝人要在這個廣場使用一個表演點，得付一小筆費用。
pay for a pitch
After lunch, Rosa set up her table on the pitch beside the fountain.
午飯後，Rosa 把桌子擺到噴水池旁的攤位上。
The market gives each fruit seller a numbered pitch.
市場會分配一個編號攤位給每位水果販。
Tourists stopped when the guitar player sang from his pitch.
那位吉他手在自己的表演點唱歌時，吸引遊客停下來。
文法句型
a pitch outside [place]
rent a pitch
on a pitch
用法筆記
Common with traders, food sellers, and buskers, and often refers to a spot assigned or rented for regular use. Distinguish from sense 5, which is the persuasive talk, not the place.
7. the steepness of a sloping surface, especially a roof.
坡度
屋頂等斜面的傾斜程度
the steepness of a sloping surface, especially a roof.
The cabin roof has a sharp pitch to shed winter snow.
這間小木屋的屋頂坡度很陡，好讓冬天的雪滑落。
roof pitch for shedding snow
Builders checked the pitch before adding the new red tiles.
工人在鋪上新的紅瓦前先檢查了坡度。
check the pitch of a roof
From the street, the church's steep pitch was clear above nearby shops.
從街上看，教堂屋頂陡斜的坡度在旁邊店面上方很明顯。
A low pitch gives the porch roof a flatter look.
較小的坡度讓門廊屋頂看起來更平一些。
- flatness
a state with little or no slope
文法句型
the pitch of [roof]
a steep/high/low pitch
用法筆記
Usually used for roofs and similar surfaces, often after of or with adjectives like steep, high, and low. Distinguish from noun/11, which is about throwing rather than angle.
常見錯誤
8. a thick dark sticky material once spread on wood to keep water out.
防水瀝青
舊時塗木船木屋防水的黑色黏料
a thick dark sticky material once spread on wood to keep water out.
Workers brushed hot pitch onto the boat before the autumn rains.
工人在秋雨來臨前，把熱防水瀝青刷到船身上。
brush pitch onto a boat
The smell of pitch filled the shed near the old dock.
舊碼頭旁的小棚子裡滿是瀝青的味道。
smell of pitch
Black pitch sealed the cracks between the wooden boards.
黑色瀝青封住了木板之間的裂縫。
Museum staff showed children how pitch protected ships from water.
博物館人員向孩子們示範瀝青如何保護船隻不進水。
文法句型
coat [wood/ship] with pitch
smell of pitch
用法筆記
Usually uncountable. Most often seen in historical, building, or ship contexts, not in everyday conversation about modern materials.
常見錯誤
9. the ball a pitcher sends to a batter in baseball, or one act of doing this.
投出的球
棒球中投手投出的球
the ball a pitcher sends to a batter in baseball, or one act of doing this.
The first pitch sailed past the batter and hit the catcher's glove.
第一顆投出的球飛過打者身旁，直接進了捕手手套。
first pitch in baseball
On a full count, Elena threw a slow pitch outside.
滿球數時，Elena 投出了一顆偏外角的慢速投球。
throw a pitch outside
The coach told Ben to stop chasing every low pitch.
教練叫 Ben 別再追打每一顆偏低的投球。
That pitch clipped the corner for strike three.
那個投球擦過好球帶邊角，形成第三個好球。
文法句型
throw a pitch
first/low/inside pitch
用法筆記
Used only in baseball. Distinguish from noun/11, which can describe a more general throw or throwing style outside baseball.
常見錯誤
10. a set space at a campsite for one tent, caravan, or camper van.
營位
露營區內可搭帳或停車的一格空地
a set space at a campsite for one tent, caravan, or camper van.
We chose a shady pitch beside the river for our tent.
我們選了河邊一個有樹蔭的營位來搭帳篷。
choose a pitch at a campsite
Each pitch has room for one car and a small table.
每個營位都能停一輛車，也放得下一張小桌子。
each pitch has room for
The family paid extra for a pitch with electric power.
那家人多付了一點錢，選了有供電的營位。
Our pitch was near the showers but far from the road.
我們的營位靠近淋浴間，但離馬路較遠。
文法句型
book/pay for a pitch
a pitch with [feature]
用法筆記
Mainly British in camping contexts. American English more often uses campsite or site for this meaning.
常見錯誤
11. a throw, or the particular way someone throws a ball or other object.
投擲；投法
一次投擲；或投擲方式
a throw, or the particular way someone throws a ball or other object.
Jordan's pitch sent the beanbag straight into the red bucket.
Jordan 這一投把豆袋直接丟進了紅色桶子。
one successful pitch
One hard pitch from Mia knocked over the empty bottle.
Mia 用力一投，就把空瓶子打倒了。
one hard pitch
At the fair booth, the judge watched each pitch for aim and style.
在園遊會攤位前，裁判會先看每一次投擲的準度和手法再給分。
Leo used a sidearm pitch to skim the stone across the pond.
Leo 用側手投法，讓石頭從池塘表面一路打水漂。
文法句型
a hard/soft pitch
a sidearm pitch
用法筆記
Broader than noun/9 because it is not limited to baseball. It often appears when people comment on the force, aim, or style of a throw.