tackler
/ˈtæklə(r)/ (bre, ipa) · /ˈtæklər/ (ame, ipa) · /-k(ə)lə(r)/ (ame, mw)
tackler — 名詞
1. a player in a contact sport such as rugby or American football whose role is to
擒抱者
運動比賽中靠擒抱阻擋對手的球員
a player in a contact sport such as rugby or American football whose role is to stop an opponent who is carrying the ball by grabbing and pushing them to the ground
Rafael is the best tackler on the rugby team and has not missed a stop.
Rafael 是橄欖球隊中最優秀的擒抱者，從未漏掉過任何一次阻擋。
The young tackler learned to keep his head up and his feet moving in practice.
那名年輕的擒抱者在練習中學會了把頭抬起來並讓腳步持續移動。
collocation: young tackler / best tackler
Anjali's speed makes her a dangerous tackler who can catch any runner from behind.
Anjali 的速度使她成為一名危險的擒抱者，能從後面追上任何跑者。
A strong tackler watches the opponent's hips carefully instead of focusing on the ball.
一個強壯的擒抱者會仔細觀察對手的臀部位置，而不是盯著球看。
- defender
broader term used in soccer and field hockey; not limited to physical contact
- linebacker
a specific position in American football; every linebacker is a tackler, but not every tackler is a linebacker
- ball carrier
the player who is running with the ball and is the target of the tackler
用法筆記
This agent noun is formed from the verb tackle plus the suffix -er. It is used mainly in contact sports such as rugby, American football, and Australian rules football, where stopping the ball carrier by physical contact is a core action.