| 释义 |
play-down, playdown orig. Canad.|ˈpleɪdaʊn|
[f. play v. + down adv.]
(See quot. 1939.)
1939Webster Add., Playdown, one of a series of play⁓offs, as among the winning teams from different leagues or localities. Canada. 1970Globe & Mail (Toronto) 28 Sept. 21/2 Senior hockey in Canada may abandon the Allan Cup playdowns in favor of an annual tournament with six to eight teams participating. 1973Courier & Advertiser (Dundee) 26 Feb. 9/1 The north district play-down in the Scottish Curling championship was concluded at Perth Ice Rink yesterday. |