three points, goals, etc. scored by the same player in a particular match or game; three successes achieved by one person（比赛或游戏中）一人连得三分，一人连续三次取胜；帽子戏法- to score a hat-trick上演帽子戏法
CultureThe expression was first used in cricket. It was traditional for a bowler who took three wickets in three balls to be given a new hat by his club. Topics Sports: ball and racket sportsc2, Successc2Word Originlate 19th cent.: originally referring to the club presentation of a new hat (or some equivalent) to a bowler who took three wickets successively in cricket.