racket
noun uk/ˈræk.ɪt/ us/ˈræk.ɪt/
(SPORT)
A2 [ C ] (also racquet)球拍
an object used for hitting the ball in various sports, consisting of a net fixed tightly to a round frame with a long handle
a tennis/squash/badminton racket 网球／壁球／羽毛球球拍
- More examples
- You ought to have your racket re-strung before the competition.
- He holds his tennis racket with a vice-like grip.
- You're welcome to borrow my tennis racket, such as it is.
- He threw his racket across the court.
- A string on my squash racket snapped.
(NOISE)
C2 [ S ] informal喧哗;吵闹声;连续不断的喧嚷
an unpleasant loud continuous noise
They were making such a racket outside that I couldn't get to sleep. 他们一直在外面大吵大闹，搅得我根本睡不着。
(CRIME)
[ C usually singular ] informal勒索；诈骗；敲诈
a dishonest or illegal activity that makes money
They were jailed for running a protection/prostitution racket. 他们因为勒索保护费／干拉皮条的勾当而被监禁。
See also: protection
[ C usually singular ] disapproving诈骗行当;暴利行当
a way of making a large unfair profit
Phone chat lines are a real racket. 电话聊天热线纯属暴利行当。