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Gully
01
沟渠, 峡谷
a narrow channel or ravine formed by the erosion of soil, especially by running water during rainfall or storms
Example
Heavy rains carved a deep gully through the soft earth of the hillside.
Erosion from the gully threatened the stability of the nearby buildings.
Wildlife tracks often follow the course of a gully, providing natural pathways through the landscape.
02
沟, 沟位
a fielding position in cricket close to the batsman on the off side, between the slips and point
What is a "gully"?
In cricket, a gully is a fielding position located behind the batter, on the side of the field. The player in the gully stands close to where the batter is trying to hit the ball, ready to catch it if the batter accidentally hits it lightly in that direction. This position is important for catching balls that are difficult for the batter to hit but might go to the side instead of straight ahead. The fielder in the gully helps the team by trying to catch these balls to get the batter out.
Example
The batsman edged the ball straight to gully, where it was safely caught.
The bowler adjusted his line to force the batsman to play towards gully.
The fielding team set an attacking field with two slips and a gully for the new batsman.
例子
Heavy rains carved a deep gully through the soft earth of the hillside.
Erosion from the gully threatened the stability of the nearby buildings.
Wildlife tracks often follow the course of a gully, providing natural pathways through the landscape.
The gully beside the road became a rushing stream during the storm.
