volley
noun uk/ˈvɒl.i/ us/ˈvɑː.li/
(BULLETS)
[ C ]（枪弹的）齐射，群射
a large number of bullets (seeming to be) fired at the same time
Even as the funeral took place, guerrillas hidden nearby fired/let off a fresh volley of machine-gun fire. 甚至在葬礼举行过程时，埋伏在附近的游击队又进行了一轮机枪扫射。
(LARGE NUMBER)
[ C usually singular ]（…大量的）迸发，连发
a lot of similar things that are said or produced, or that happen, quickly one after the other
I'm afraid my proposal was met with a volley of criticisms. 恐怕我的提议遭到了众人的齐声批评。
(SPORTS)
[ C ]凌空击球;截击球;凌空踢球
(in sports) a kick or hit in which a player returns a moving ball before it touches the ground
That was a beautiful backhand volley. 那是一记漂亮的反手截击球。
volley
verb [ I or T ] uk/ˈvɒl.i/ us/ˈvɑː.li/
凌空击球;截击球;凌空踢球
(in sports) to hit or kick a moving ball before it touches the ground