表达 the ball is in someones court(球在某人那边的球场上) 的意思是 由于已经尽了最大努力,所以目前轮到此人对这件事情做出决定或采取行动。
据了解,这个表达来源于网球运动,描述此刻轮到对手发球或回球,由于网球在他们的场地上,所以此时能左右比赛局势的是对手。
例句
Ive done all I can on this project so the balls in your court now to make it work.
我已经在这个项目上尽我所能,所以目前就指着你让它奏效了。
Ive dropped enough hints to show how much I like him the balls in his court now to make the next move.
我已经给出了足够的暗示,表明我有多么喜欢他,下一步如何做就看他的了。
Ive helped you plan your assignment but the balls in your court now to complete it.
我已经助你计划了这项任务,而目前就轮到你把它完成了。