When a golfer takes a swing at a ball, one degree of difference can determine whether the ball comes in under par, or sinks one in the lake.

当一个高尔夫球员击打球时，一度的差异可以决定这个球会低于标准杆或者是将掉入湖中。

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He took a wild swing at the ball.

他对准球猛地挥拍一击。

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With or without a club or racket, swing like you're hitting the ball.

不管是否有球杆或球拍，都要像在击球时那样挥动手臂。

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Then there are the seamers, starting with young Shanthakumaran Sreesantch, a very talented bowler who can really swing the ball, old or new.

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He made his Test debut at the age of 22 against England in 2005 and caught the eye with his ability to reverse-swing the ball at speeds in excess of 90mph.

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But he certainly made their batsmen note his name in Nagpur where he bowled at a lively pace and troubled them with his ability to swing the ball and obtain movement off the seam.

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