"testicles," early 14c., from plural of ball (n.1). See also ballocks. Meaning "courage, nerve" is from 1928. Balls to the wall, however, probably is from World War II Air Forces slang, from the ball that topped the aircraft throttle, thrust to the bulkhead of the cockpit to attain full speed. Ball-busting "difficult" is first recorded 1944; ball-buster, disparaging for "dominant female," is from 1974.
雙語例句
1. To improve hand-eye co-ordination, practise throwing and catching balls.
要想提高手眼協(xié)調能力，就練習投球和接球。
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2. I listened to the thwack of the metal balls.
我聽著金屬球相撞的聲音。
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3. I never had the balls to do anything like this.
我從來沒膽量做這種事。
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4. Using 2 spoons, mould the cheese mixture into small balls or ovals.