downfield

IPA/ˈdaʊn.fiːld/
IPA/ˈdaʊn.fiːld/

downfield — adverb

1. in team ball games such as American football, soccer, or rugby, towards the sect

1.副詞B2
釋義

in team ball games such as American football, soccer, or rugby, towards the section near the opponent's goal or end zone — that is, moving away from your own goal and closer to the area where your team can score points.

例句

Joon threw the ball forty yards downfield to Rodrigo, who sprinted into the end zone for a touchdown.

throw + [distance] + downfield + to [receiver]

With no teammate free nearby, the midfielder passed the ball downfield toward Niran near the opponent's box.

pass + downfield + toward [player]

同義詞
  • forward

    general direction; downfield specifically points toward the scoring area

  • upfield

    used mainly in rugby and Australian rules football as a synonym; less common in American football

反義詞
  • backward

    the opposite direction — toward your own goal rather than the opponent's

文法句型

run/dash/race + downfield

pass/throw/kick + downfield

move + downfield

用法筆記

Frequently used with verbs of throwing, kicking, running, and passing. Also functions as an adjective in noun phrases like 'downfield pass' or 'downfield threat', though the core use is adverbial. Very common in American football commentary and soccer match reports.

常見錯誤

❌He ran downfield to the own goal.
✅He ran downfield toward the opponent's goal.
💡downfield always means toward the defending team's goal, never toward your own.