face-off
/ˈfeɪsˌɒf/ (bre, ipa) · /ˈfeɪsˌɑːf/ (ame, ipa) · /ˈfās-ˌȯf How to pronounce face-off (audio)/ (ame, mw)
face-off — 名詞
1. a direct and often tense meeting in which two people, groups, or teams oppose ea
對決；對峙
雙方正面交鋒的衝突或競爭
a direct and often tense meeting in which two people, groups, or teams oppose each other in argument or competition.
The election has become a face-off between two former business partners.
這場選舉已經變成兩名前商業夥伴之間的對決。
pattern: face-off between two sides
Police watched the gate as the protest turned into a face-off.
警方守在大門旁，看著這場抗議演變成一場對峙。
turn into a face-off
Saturday's face-off with Seoul United will decide who tops the league.
週六與 Seoul United 的這場對決將決定誰能登上聯盟榜首。
After months of threats, the interview became a face-off on live television.
經過數月的威脅後，這場訪談變成了電視直播上的正面對決。
The budget meeting ended in a face-off over cuts to school lunches.
這場預算會議最後因學校午餐刪減問題陷入對峙。
- agreement
a result where both sides accept the same plan
- compromise
a settlement reached by both sides giving something up
文法句型
a face-off between two sides
a face-off with somebody
a face-off over something
用法筆記
Usually names a public or highly visible conflict between two clear sides. Common after between, with, or over to show the opponent or the issue causing the clash.
常見錯誤
2. in ice hockey, a play restart where two opponents wait for the puck to be releas
爭球
裁判放球讓兩名對手搶球權
in ice hockey, a play restart where two opponents wait for the puck to be released between them.
The referee ordered a face-off after the puck flew into the bench.
冰球滑進球員席後，裁判判了一次爭球。
call/order a face-off
Nikhil won the face-off and pushed the puck back to his teammate.
Nikhil 贏下這次爭球，把冰球往後撥給隊友。
win the face-off
A face-off near the goal gave the home side one last shot.
球門附近的一次爭球，讓主隊又得到最後一次射門機會。
The coach swapped centers before the face-off in the final minute.
最後一分鐘那次爭球前，教練換了中鋒。
文法句型
win the face-off
lose the face-off
face-off near the goal
line up for the face-off
用法筆記
Used mainly in ice hockey and lacrosse reports. Common verbs are call, win, lose, and line up for, and the wording often tells you where on the ice it happens.
常見錯誤
face-off — 片語動詞
- face-offbase form
- face-offs3rd person singular
- face-offing-ing form
- face-offedpast simple
1. in ice hockey or lacrosse, to take positions opposite an opponent while the refe
爭球開賽
兩名對手就位，等裁判放球開始
in ice hockey or lacrosse, to take positions opposite an opponent while the referee starts or restarts play.
The two centers faced off at mid-ice after the timeout.
暫停結束後，兩名中鋒在中場重新爭球。
face off at + place
Both teams will face off again after the ice crew clears the snow.
等冰面工作人員把雪清掉後，兩隊會再次爭球開賽。
face off again after a stoppage
Rin and the captain bent low and faced off as the referee raised the puck.
裁判抬起冰球時，Rin 和隊長壓低身子準備爭球。
The wings moved into place while the centers faced off near the home net.
兩翼球員站好位置時，中鋒們在主隊球門附近爭球。
- take the draw
hockey wording that focuses on the attempt to win the puck
- line up for the draw
describes the players getting into position
文法句型
face off at center ice
face off after a stoppage
face off near the net
用法筆記
The subject is the players or teams taking the draw, not the referee. Distinguish from noun sense 2: this sense names the action performed by the players, while the noun names the restart itself.
常見錯誤
2. to confront, argue with, or compete directly against someone, often in a public
交鋒；對決
與對手正面競爭或爭執
to confront, argue with, or compete directly against someone, often in a public contest or dispute.
Paloma will face off against the mayor in tonight's televised debate.
Paloma 今晚將在電視辯論中與市長正面交鋒。
face off against + opponent
Two robotics teams faced off for the title in a crowded gym.
兩支機器人隊在擠滿人的體育館裡為冠軍對決。
face off for + prize/title
Tariro is ready to face off with the defending champion on Saturday.
Tariro 已準備好在週六與衛冕冠軍交鋒。
Union leaders face off over pay talks again next week.
工會領袖下週將再次因薪資談判正面交鋒。
Christopher and Ilan faced off in court over the use of the family name.
Christopher 和 Ilan 在法庭上為家族姓氏的使用問題正面對決。
- square off
close in meaning, often a little more physical or dramatic
- compete
broader and less confrontational
- clash
can stress open disagreement more than formal competition
文法句型
face off against somebody
face off with somebody
face off over something
用法筆記
Often followed by against, with, or over. Used for debates, sports contests, legal fights, and other direct contests. Unlike sense 1, it does not describe the puck-drop start itself.