| 释义 |
fielder|ˈfiːldə(r)|
[f. field n. and v. + -er1.]
†1. One who works in the field (see field n. 4). Obs.
1393Langl. P. Pl. C. xviii. 103 Folke boþe sowers [v.r. felders] and shupmen.
2. Sporting. One who backs the field against the favourite.
1844Spirit of Times 6 Apr. 67 The reliance of the ‘fielders’ was undoubtedly Norma. 1853G. J. Whyte-Melville Digby Grand I. vi, I accommodate a vociferous fielder with six to four in hundreds. 1867‘Ouida’ Under Two Flags I. iii. 46 Taking long odds with the fielders. 1969Australian 24 May 35/3 It appears that the fielders consider the Bernborough Handicap will be dominated by this trio.
3. Cricket and Baseball. = fieldsman.
1832P. Egan Bk. Sports 346/1 A bowler and fielder of very great use. 1912A. A. Lilley Twenty-four Years Cricket iv. 45 A magnificent fielder in the slips. |