English Dictionary

short of a length

形容詞

慣用表現 比較不可

(idiomatic, cricket) of a ball that pitches short of a good length; a ball that bounces closer to the bowler than the area of the pitch regarded as the best for dismissing or restricting the scoring of the batsman.

日本語の意味

クリケットにおいて、理想的な長さ（ボールの最適なバウンス地点）よりも短い位置でピッチされ、バウラー寄りにバウンドするボールを指す慣用表現。

The fast bowler's short of a length delivery forced the batsman to prod at it defensively.

速いボウラーのグッドレングスより短く着地したボールは、打者に守備的に突くだけの対応を強いた。

意味（1）

(idiomatic, cricket) of a ball that pitches short of a good length; a ball that bounces closer to the bowler than the area of the pitch regarded as the best for dismissing or restricting the scoring of the batsman.