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Backstop
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应急措施, 后备方案
a precaution in case of an emergency
02
挡板, 保护墙
(baseball) the fence or wall behind home plate that stops wild pitches and protects spectators
Example
He retrieved the ball quickly after it hit the backstop.
The ball bounced off the backstop after the wild pitch.
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接球手, 捕手
(baseball) the catcher, who stands behind home plate and is responsible for catching pitches, preventing passed balls, and managing the defense
Example
The opposing team 's strategy was to test the backstop's ability to throw out baserunners.
With runners on base, the backstop signaled to the infield for defensive positioning.
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作为后盾, 充当最后保障
act as a backstop
