inning

Inning

Spielabschnitt beim Baseball, in dem jede Mannschaft einmal zum Schlagen antritt.

In einfachem Englisch: A part of a baseball game in which each team has a turn at hitting the ball.

• We scored twice in the first inning.
• The game went into an extra inning.
• Who pitched the final inning yesterday?

Häufige Wendungen: first inning, final inning, inning by inning

Inning

Spielabschnitt etwa beim Softball, in dem die Mannschaften abwechselnd zum Schlagen antreten.

In einfachem Englisch: A period in a game like softball during which teams take turns hitting the ball.

• Our softball team scored in the opening inning.
• Rain stopped play during the fourth inning.
• The match needed an extra inning to decide the winner.

Häufige Wendungen: softball inning, extra inning, opening inning

Aufnahme

Spielzug beim Billard, der endet, wenn der Spieler einen Stoß verfehlt oder eine Regel verletzt.

In einfachem Englisch: A turn in billiards or pool that continues until a player misses a shot or breaks a rule.

• He scored twelve points in one inning.
• A missed shot ended her inning at the table.
• His longest inning included several difficult shots.

Synonyme: turn

Häufige Wendungen: single inning, inning at something, successful inning

Gelegenheit, Chance

Möglichkeit, etwas zu tun oder an einer Tätigkeit teilzunehmen.

In einfachem Englisch: A chance to do something or take part in an activity.

• Let her have an inning before you speak again.
• The project is still in its first inning.
• He hopes for another inning in national politics.

Synonyme: chance, opportunity, turn

Häufige Wendungen: have an inning, early inning, next inning