midfielder

/ˌmɪdˈfiːldə(r)/ (bre, ipa) · /ˌmɪdˈfiːldər/ (ame, ipa) · /ˈmid-ˌfēl-dər ˌmid-ˈfēl-/ (ame, mw)

midfielder — noun

  • midfieldersingular
  • midfieldersplural

1. in soccer and similar sports, a player whose main job is to win the ball in the

1.名詞B1
釋義

in soccer and similar sports, a player whose main job is to win the ball in the middle area between the two goals and pass it forward to the attackers.

例句

Dewi has played as a defensive midfielder for her university team since freshman year.

collocation: defensive / attacking / central midfielder

The coach moved Andrei from striker to midfielder to improve the team's passing game.

pattern: move/switch [player] from [position] to midfielder

同義詞
  • midfield player

    fuller, more descriptive form; interchangeable in most contexts

  • playmaker

    narrower — a creative midfielder who designs attacks; not every midfielder is a playmaker

  • halfback

    older British / rugby term sometimes used historically for the same role

反義詞
  • striker

    front player whose job is scoring goals, not linking play

  • defender

    back player whose job is stopping attacks near their own goal

  • goalkeeper

    the only player allowed to use hands inside the penalty area

文法句型

a midfielder

play as a midfielder

用法筆記

Often modified by adjectives that specify the player's role: defensive, attacking, central, holding, box-to-box. Plural 'midfielders' or 'the midfield' (collective) is common in match commentary.

常見錯誤

❌He plays at midfielder.
✅He plays as a midfielder.' / 'He plays in midfield.
💡use 'as' before the role, or 'in midfield' for the area.