softball

垒球

She has played softball since she was in middle school.

她从国中就开始打垒球。

垒球

He tossed the softball gently to the youngest player.

他轻轻把垒球抛给年纪最小的球员。

软性问题、容易回答的问题口语，多为美式

The interviewer only threw the candidate a few softballs.

主持人只问了那位候选人几个无关痛痒的问题。

软性的、不刁难的多用于媒体、政治语境

Reporters criticized the softball questions at the press conference.

记者批评记者会上的问题都太软性。