drops back

1. 1.

   Of a quarterback or other player in the backfield, to take a number of steps back from the line of scrimmage immediately after the snap or hike of the ball, to avoid defenders.

   (橄榄球)四分卫或后场球员在开球后立即后退几步以躲避防守球员

2. 2.

   To move to a lower (or slower) position in a race or competition; to slow down so as to meet up with someone behind oneself

   在比赛或竞争中退到较后(或较慢)的位置；减速以等待身后的人

3. 3.

   Used other than figuratively or idiomatically: see drop, back.

   非比喻或习语用法:参见drop、back

在比赛或竞争中退到较后(或较慢)的位置；减速以等待身后的人；非比喻或习语用法:参见drop、back；退后

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