1892, American English, from basket + ball (n.1). The game was invented 1891 by James A. Naismith (1861-1939), physical education instructor in Springfield, Massachusetts, U.S.
双语例句
1. Shaun McCalister also played for the varsity basketball team.
肖恩·麦卡利斯特也为校篮球队效过力。
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2. Valerie earned letters in three sports: volleyball, basketball, and field hockey.
瓦莱丽在排球、篮球和曲棍球三个项目上获得了佩戴校名首字母标志的荣誉。
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3. Whoever heard of a basketball player who doesn't need to jump?
有谁听说过篮球运动员不需要跳跃的吗？
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4. The NCAA basketball championship was won by North Carolina.
