| 单词 | prevent defence |
| 释义 | > as lemmasprevent defence prevent defence n. American Football a defensive strategy intended to prevent the completion of a long pass, esp. one in which an additional pass defender plays in the deep field; = prevent n. ΚΠ 1956 Los Angeles Times 29 July ii. 5/4 The Rams also have a ‘prevent defense’, used only when the opposition must throw panic passes. 1984 J. Lawton All Amer. War Game 139 A prevent defense is generally used in the final minutes of the half. 2003 N.Y. Times 3 Nov. d8/1 The score was 21-6 when the Cowboys went to a prevent defense, and the Redskins went 81 yards to score with 2 minutes 30 seconds remaining. < as lemmas |
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