Angles-the lines created to the pockets between balls

角度-在球袋和球之间形成的线路

Break-a sequence of scoring shots-the number of points scored in one go

一杆球-连续击球得分，即击打一杆后所得的总分

Backspin-the effect of striking the cue ball below centre

缩杆-击打主球球心以下的位置后所产生的结果

Baulk Line-the line upon which the yellow,green and brown spots are positioned

发球线-黄球、绿球和棕球置点后所产生的结果

Break Off-the first shot of the match,played with the cue ball in the ’D’

开球-比赛中开出的第一杆，此杆要击打开球区的主球

Bottle-the term given to a player’s abliity to cope with pressure

抗压力-用来形容选手承受压力能力的术语

Chalk-the substance used on the cue tip providing grip between the leather and the cue ball

滑石粉-在球杆杆头使用的物质，其作用是加大皮头和主球之间的摩擦

Cushion-rubber surrounds covered with baize

台岸-外覆粗呢的橡胶边岸

’D’-the semi-circle on the baulk line from which all starting strokes must be played

开球区-发球线上半圆形区域，所有的开杆都必须在这一区域完成

Extension-fitted the butt of the cue,providing additional cue length

加长杆-接在球杆杆尾，以便增加球杆长度 [/td][/tr][/table]

ue-wooden implement used for playing

球杆-用于比赛的木制用具

Foul Stroke-a shot or action that infringes the rules,incurring a penalty

犯规击球-将会受到惩罚的违规击球或行为

Free Ball-the option to play at and pot any ball,awarded after a foul shot ends in a snooker

自由球-在斯诺克比赛中，在（对方）出现犯规击球后获得的选择权，既可以任意击打一个球，也可以随意把一个球击进球袋。

Maximum-a scoring sequence in which the player scores the maximum of 147 points

满杆-连续得分，直到选手打出147分的满杆。

Miscue-incorrect striking of the cue ball

滑杆-击打主球时的失误杆

Cue Ball-the ’white ’ball;the only ball struck with the cue

主球-“白”球；唯一可以用球杆击打的球

Object Ball-the target ball

目标球-作为目标的球

Pocket-the holes created for the balls to be potted into

球袋-为使球落袋而设置的球洞

Side Spin-the effect of striking the cue ball of centre

偏杆-击打主球球心偏侧位置后所产生的结果

Snooker-when the object ball is obstructed,making it difficult for your opponent to make a legal shot

障碍球-目标球被其它球阻档，使对手难于在不违规的情况下击球

Spider-implement for cueing over another ball

三角架-用于架在另一只球上方以便挥杆击球的用具

Top Spin-the spin placed on the white when struck at the top

高杆-击打白球上方后达到的旋转效果