flanker

IPA/ˈflæŋkə(r)/
IPA/ˈflæŋkər/

flanker — 名詞

  • flankersingular
  • flankersplural

1. in the sport of rugby, a player whose job is to stay on the outer edge of a scru

1.名詞B2
釋義

側翼前鋒

橄欖球中在爭球外側的前鋒

in the sport of rugby, a player whose job is to stay on the outer edge of a scrum and try to win the ball for their team

例句

Obi burst from the back of the scrum and dragged the opposing scrum-half down metres from the try line.

Obi 從爭球後方衝出,在離得分線僅幾公尺處將對方的傳鋒撲倒在地。

The head coach picked Asher as starting flanker because of his speed on the field.

總教練選中 Asher 擔任先發側翼前鋒,因為他在場上速度很快。

starting flanker — common collocation for team selection

常見搭配
  • play flanker
  • starting flanker
  • opposing flanker
  • open-side flanker
  • blind-side flanker
同義詞
  • back-row forward

    a broader category that includes flankers and the number eight; less precise

文法句型

flanker + verb (plays, runs, tackles)

用法筆記

Frequently used with the verb 'play' ('play flanker') without an article, like other rugby position names.

常見錯誤

He is a flanker player.
He is a flanker.' or 'He plays flanker.
'flanker' already describes the role; adding 'player' is redundant.

2. an offensive player in American football who lines up near the sideline, away fr

2.名詞B2
釋義

側翼接球員

美式足球中在攻擊線外側接球的球員

an offensive player in American football who lines up near the sideline, away from the centre of the field, and runs forward to catch passes

例句

Emre slipped past two defenders on a slant and pulled in the pass for a first down.

Emre 在斜向跑動中閃過兩名防守員,接住傳球取得首攻。

slant route — specific American football passing route

Esteban caught a forty-yard pass while lined up as a flanker near the sideline.

Esteban 在邊線附近列陣擔任側翼接球員時,接住了一個四十碼的傳球。

lined up as a flanker — position-setting phrase with verb of arrangement

常見搭配
  • play flanker
  • line up as a flanker
  • wide flanker
  • opposing flanker
同義詞
  • wide receiver

    a broader category that includes flankers, split ends, and slot receivers

文法句型

flanker + verb (lines up, runs, catches)

用法筆記

In American football terminology, a flanker is a type of wide receiver who lines up slightly behind the line of scrimmage, distinguishing this position from a split end who lines up on the line.

常見錯誤

The flanker blocked the runner.
The flanker caught a pass from the quarterback.
a flanker is primarily a pass-catcher, not a blocker in standard offensive formations.

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常見搭配

名詞搭配

  • flanker position
  • flanker role
  • flanker spot

常用片語

  • play flanker
  • line up as a flanker
  • slot in at flanker

介系詞搭配

  • as a flanker
  • at flanker