"earthen jug," c. 1200, from Old French pichier (12c.), altered from bichier, from Medieval Latin bicarium, probably from Greek bikos "earthen vessel" (see beaker). Pitcher-plant is recorded from 1819; so called for its resemblance.
pitcher (n.2)
"one who pitches," 1722, agent noun from pitch (v.1). Originally of one tossing hay into a wagon, etc.; baseball sense first recorded 1845.
中文解释
1. 谐音“皮球儿”---投皮球儿的人---投手。2. pitcher <===> beaker.
实用例句
1. a pitcher of water
一罐水
来自《权威词典》
2. As a pitcher, Luther is better than James by a long chalk.
作为一名棒球投手, 卢瑟比詹姆斯高明得多.
来自《简明英汉词典》
3. Any pitcher is liable to crack during a tight game.
任何投手在紧张的比赛中都可能会失常.
来自《现代英汉综合大词典》
4. The pitcher has beaned as many as three batters in this game.