Pronunciation: /fild/
noun an area of open land, especially one planted with crops or pasture
A1 I like to run around in the field.
A2 The farmer planted corn in the field.
B1 The soccer team practiced on the field every day.
B2 The archaeologists discovered ancient artifacts in the field.
C1 The scientist conducted experiments in the field of quantum physics.
C2 The artist painted a beautiful landscape of the field at sunset.
verb to compete against others to win a position or achieve a goal
A1 The farmer fielded the ball during the game.
A2 She fielded questions from the audience after her presentation.
B1 The detective fielded calls from concerned citizens about the missing person case.
B2 The politician fielded tough questions from reporters during the press conference.
C1 The expert fielded inquiries from researchers about the new scientific discovery.
C2 The CEO fielded tough negotiations with the union representatives during the contract talks.
formal The researchers conducted experiments in the field of microbiology.
informal I'm thinking of studying something in the field of computer science.
slang She's a real pro in the field of fashion design.
figurative In the field of politics, it's important to know how to navigate tricky situations.
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