There are two different kinds of bats.
“bat”有两种不同意思。

The first is one that a baseball player uses to hit a baseball.
第一种是棒球运动员用来击球的球棒。

A baseball bat can be made of wood or aluminum.
棒球球棒可以是木头做的，也可以是铝做的。

In the game of baseball, the person who tries to hit the ball is called a batter.
在棒球比赛中，击球的人叫做击球手。

The batter swings the bat at the ball.
击球手在球场上挥舞着球棒。

Most American kids own at least one baseball bat.
大部分的美国小孩至少有一支棒球球棒。

The second type of bat is one that flies around the sky at night looking for food.
第二种是夜间寻找食物、具有飞翔能力的动物——蝙蝠。

A bat is a type of rodent, like a mouse.
蝙蝠像老鼠一样是一种啮齿动物。

Bats live in areas that provide natural protection. They live around caves, and they are found near river valleys.
蝙蝠一般会在具有自然保护力的地方栖息，经常在洞穴或山涧周围活动。

Bats are good to have around because they eat a lot of bugs such as mosquitoes.
有蝙蝠是一件好事，因为它们吃很多虫子，例如：蚊子。

Many people are afraid of bats because they look kind of creepy.
很多人都很怕蝙蝠，因为他们看起来很诡异。

The most famous bat is Batman.
最出名的蝙蝠就是蝙蝠侠了。

There are some expressions that make use of the word “bat.”
以下是一些用到“bat”的固定短语。

I’ll go to bat for you. (I’ll support you or protect you.)
“I’ll go to bat for you” （我会支持你或保护你。）

She’s got a few bats in the belfry. (She’s a little crazy.)
“She’s got a few bats in the belfry.”（她有那么些许疯狂。）

He’s as blind as a bat. (He can’t see very well.)
“He’s as blind as a bat”（他看得不是很清楚。）

So far you’re batting a thousand. (You’re doing extremely well.)
“So far you’re batting a thousand.”（你做的非常棒。）

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