rounder
rounder — 名詞
1. a person who takes part in a particular stage (called a round) of a sports compe
首輪選手
參加某輪比賽的人，常與輪次連用
a person who takes part in a particular stage (called a round) of a sports competition or tournament
Sivan was the youngest first-rounder to qualify for the chess tournament's main draw.
Sivan 是那場西洋棋錦標賽正賽中最年輕的首輪選手。
first-rounder — compound noun for a stage participant
The tournament organisers gave each first-rounder a badge with their match number.
賽事主辦單位發給每位首輪選手一枚印有比賽場次號碼的證章。
After the opening day, only half the first-rounders advanced to the second round.
開賽首日結束後，只有一半的首輪選手晉級第二輪。
Shanti had trained all year to compete as a first-rounder in the national tennis tournament.
Shanti 訓練了整整一年，就是為了在全國網球錦標賽中擔任首輪選手。
- contestant
more general; does not specify the stage of the competition
- player
broader term; does not highlight which round they are in
文法句型
usually as part of a compound: first-rounder, second-rounder
用法筆記
Frequently used as part of a compound with a round number: first-rounder, second-rounder. It rarely appears as a standalone noun outside of such compounds.
常見錯誤
2. a young athlete whom a professional sports team selects for its roster during th
首輪選秀
經由選秀在第一輪被職業球隊選中的運動員
a young athlete whom a professional sports team selects for its roster during the annual draft process
Haruto was excited to be a first-rounder for the Osaka Hawks.
Haruto 很興奮能成為大阪老鷹隊的首輪選秀。
first-rounder — a top draft selection
The team's new first-rounder signed his contract and joined summer training camp.
球隊的新首輪選秀簽下合約，隨後參加夏季訓練營。
Scouts watched every college game to find the best first-rounder candidates for the draft.
球探觀看了每一場大學比賽，尋找最優秀的首輪選秀人選。
Niran watched the draft broadcast nervously, hoping to hear his name called as a first-rounder.
Niran 緊張地看著選秀轉播，希望能聽到自己的名字被列為首輪選秀。
- draft pick
more common synonym; interchangeable in most sports contexts
- recruit
broader term; can refer to any new team member, not only draft selections
文法句型
usually as a compound: first-rounder, second-rounder
用法筆記
Most common in North American professional sports (NBA, NFL, MLB). The round number is usually specified: a first-rounder, a second-rounder.
3. a single match or contest that forms part of a specific stage (round) of a tourn
該輪比賽
錦標賽中某一輪的單場比賽
a single match or contest that forms part of a specific stage (round) of a tournament
Élise's first-round rounder was a 3–0 victory over the defending champions.
Élise 的首輪比賽以 3 比 0 擊敗衛冕冠軍。
first-round rounder — a match within the first round of a tournament
Every quarter-final rounder at the tournament was broadcast live on national television.
該賽事的每一場八強賽都在全國電視上現場直播。
quarter-final rounder — a match in the quarter-final stage
The team's opening rounder of the championship was against the defending titleholders.
該隊在錦標賽中的首輪比賽是對上衛冕冠軍。
The semi-final rounder went into extra time before a winner finally emerged.
那場準決賽進入延長賽，最後才分出勝負。
文法句型
usually with a modifier: second-round match, opening game
用法筆記
Distinguish from sense 1: this sense refers to the game itself, not the person playing in it. Look for context about the match (score, duration, start time) rather than about an individual competitor.
常見錯誤
4. a competition, especially a boxing match, that is scheduled to last a particular
多回合賽
例如十二回合賽、十回合賽等
a competition, especially a boxing match, that is scheduled to last a particular number of rounds
The champion agreed to a twelve-rounder for the title defence.
冠軍同意打一場十二回合的比賽來衛冕頭銜。
number-rounder — specifies the length of the match
Piotr trained for months before his first six-rounder as a professional boxer.
Piotr 在首次職業拳擊六回合賽前訓練了好幾個月。
The promoter scheduled a ten-rounder between the two top contenders.
主辦單位安排了一場十回合的比賽，由兩位頂尖選手對戰。
The eight-rounder ended in the fifth round when the referee stopped the fight.
那場八回合的比賽在第五回合時裁判就喊停了。
文法句型
usually with a number: ten-rounder, twelve-rounder
用法筆記
Almost exclusively used in boxing, where the number before '-rounder' states the total scheduled rounds. A ten-rounder = a fight scheduled for ten rounds.