scrum
scrum — 名詞
- scrumsingular
- scrumsplural
1. In rugby, a set piece where the eight forwards on each team bind together into a
爭球
橄欖球賽中雙方前鋒低頭列隊互推搶球的陣式
In rugby, a set piece where the eight forwards on each team bind together into a tight pack, lower their heads, link arms, and push as one unit while the ball is rolled into the middle of the formation.
The referee signalled and both teams formed a scrum near the halfway line.
裁判示意後，兩隊在中線附近組成爭球陣式。
form a scrum (collocation)
Dimitri's team won the scrum and quickly passed the ball out to the backs.
Dimitri 的隊伍贏得爭球後，迅速將球傳給後衛。
win the scrum (collocation)
After a knock-on, the players set up a scrum ten metres from the try line.
一次前掉球之後，球員们在達陣線前十米處擺出爭球。
Kehinde played hooker and always fought hard for possession in every scrum.
Kehinde 打勾球手位置，每次爭球都拼命爭奪球權。
The scrum collapsed and the referee ordered both packs to reset.
爭球垮掉後，裁判命令雙方前排重新列陣。
- scrummage
an older, more formal rugby term for the same formation; now largely replaced by 'scrum'
2. A tightly packed crowd of people shoving and pressing against each other, often
推擠人群
人群為搶奪某物或位置而互相推擠的混亂場面
A tightly packed crowd of people shoving and pressing against each other, often while trying to reach the same thing or place.
A scrum formed outside the shop as shoppers rushed in for the Black Friday sale.
商店外擠成一團，顧客爭先恐後衝進去搶黑色星期五的特價品。
Mei-Lin was caught in a scrum at the concert gate and nearly lost her ticket.
Mei-Lin 在演唱會入口被推擠的人群困住，差點弄丟門票。
caught in a scrum (collocation)
A scrum of photographers surrounded the actor as he stepped out of the car.
一群攝影記者推擠著圍住那位演員，當他走出車門的那一刻。
The children formed a scrum around the piñata, grabbing for the sweets that fell.
孩子們圍著皮納塔擠成一團，搶著接掉下來的糖果。
Santiago pushed his way through the scrum to reach the front of the stage.
Santiago 奮力穿過推擠的人群，擠到舞台最前面。
用法筆記
Common in British English to describe disorderly crowds; less frequent in American English.
3. A way of managing a project in which a small team works in short cycles, meets d
敏捷框架
團隊自主管理、快速迭代的專案開發方法
A way of managing a project in which a small team works in short cycles, meets daily, and adapts the plan as they go along based on what they learn.
Amir's software team switched to scrum and started delivering updates every two weeks.
Amir 的軟體團隊改用敏捷框架後，每兩週就能交付一次更新。
switch to scrum (collocation)
The project manager booked a two-day course so the whole team could learn scrum.
專案經理預訂了兩天的課程，讓整個團隊學習敏捷框架。
Scrum helped the design team spot problems early instead of waiting for the final review.
敏捷框架幫助設計團隊及早發現問題，不用等到最終審查階段。
Fatima liked scrum because the daily meetings kept everyone focused on the next task.
Fatima 喜歡敏捷框架，因為每日會議讓每個人都清楚接下來該做什麼。
The company adopted scrum across all teams after a trial run in the mobile division.
公司在手機部門試行成功後，將敏捷框架推廣到所有團隊。
用法筆記
Often written with a capital S (Scrum) when referring to the formal framework. Distinguish from sense 4, which refers specifically to the daily meeting rather than the overall method.
常見錯誤
4. A short, standing meeting held each day by a project team, where each member bri
每日站會
團隊每天舉行的簡短站立進度匯報會議
A short, standing meeting held each day by a project team, where each member briefly says what they finished, what they plan to do, and what is blocking them.
At the scrum, Kwame reported what he had finished the day before and his plan for today.
在每日站會上，Kwame 報告了他前一天完成的事項和今天的計劃。
report at the scrum (pattern)
The scrum lasted only twelve minutes because nobody had any major blockers to report.
站會只開了十二分鐘，因為沒有人有任何重大阻礙需要報告。
scrum lasted [time] (pattern)
Yuki shared at the scrum that she was stuck on a database issue and needed help.
Yuki 在站會上說她卡在一個資料庫問題上，需要後端團隊的協助。
The team holds a scrum every morning at nine, standing in a circle by the whiteboard.
團隊每天早上九點舉行站會，圍著白板站成一圈。
Bjorn was late to the scrum and missed the urgent news about the deadline change.
Bjorn 站會遲到，錯過了關於截止日期變更的緊急消息。
用法筆記
Also called a 'daily scrum' or 'stand-up'. Distinguish from sense 3: this is the meeting itself, while sense 3 is the whole project-management approach.
scrum — 動詞
- scrumpresent simple I / you / we / they
- scrums3rd person singular
- scrumming-ing form
- scrummedpast simple
1. To form or take part in a scrum during a rugby match.
列陣爭球
橄欖球賽中組成爭球陣式進行對抗
To form or take part in a scrum during a rugby match.
The two packs scrummed down and the referee watched closely for any early pushing.
雙方前排列陣爭球，裁判密切注視是否有提前推擠的動作。
scrum down (phrasal pattern)
Camila had never scrummed before, but the coach put her in the front row anyway.
Camila 以前從未參與過爭球，但教練還是把她放在前排。
The Edinburgh pack scrummed for a long time before the ball finally came out on their side.
愛丁堡隊的前鋒群爭球僵持了很久，球才終於從他們那一側出來。
The forwards scrummed again after the first attempt collapsed under the pressure.
第一次爭球因壓力過大垮掉後，前鋒們再次列陣爭球。
You need a strong neck to scrum safely at this level of the game.
在這個級別的比賽中，你需要強壯的頸部才能安全地參與爭球。
- pack down
used in rugby to mean the forwards form a scrum, focusing on the formation rather than the contest
用法筆記
Frequently used with 'down' (scrum down). Subject is always a team or a pack of forwards, never an individual player alone.
2. To push and shove among a crowd of people, especially when everyone is trying to
推擠；爭搶
在人群中互相推擠以搶得物品或位置
To push and shove among a crowd of people, especially when everyone is trying to get the same thing or reach the same place.
Fans scrummed around the stage door, each hoping to get a photo with the band.
粉絲们擠在舞台門口，每個人都希望能跟樂團合照。
scrum around [place] (pattern)
Anjali and other journalists scrummed outside the courtroom as the verdict was read out.
Anjali 和其他記者擠在法庭外，等待判決結果宣讀。
Shoppers scrummed for the last few television sets when the prices dropped at midnight.
午夜降價時，顧客们爭搶最後幾台電視機。
The children scrummed around the ice-cream van, waving coins in the hot summer air.
孩子們圍著冰淇淋車推擠，在炎熱的夏日午後揮舞著硬幣。
People scrummed at the ticket counter the moment the booking window opened.
售票窗口一開，人们就在櫃檯前擠成一團。
用法筆記
Mainly British English. Subject is always a group of people, never a single person.