Dictionary entry
running play
跑攻；冲球进攻
a play in American football in which a player attempts to carry the ball through or past the opposing team
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(American football) a play in which a player attempts to carry the ball through or past the opposing team
In use
The coach called a running play on third down to gain the last two yards.
Although he usually throws the ball, the quarterback faked a running play before passing.
The defense expected a running play and moved more players to the front line.
call a running play
用于描述教练下达战术指令。
The coach called a running play on third down.
教练在第三档叫了一个跑阵战术。
execute a running play
强调执行过程。
The running back executed a running play perfectly.
跑卫完美执行了一个跑阵。
on a running play
描述在一次跑阵过程中发生的情况。
He gained ten yards on a running play.
他在一次跑阵中推进了十码。
Common mistakes
The coach designed running play for the game.The coach designed a running play for the game.
在美式橄榄球中，'running play'（跑阵）是一个可数名词短语，使用时通常需要不定冠词'a'或定冠词'the'。中文表达中常省略冠词，导致错误。
The play running gained ten yards.The running play gained ten yards.
英语中名词短语'running play'中'running'是形容词修饰'play'，语序固定。受中文语序影响，学习者可能误写为'play running'，导致语序错误。
Connections
Confusing words
- running back
- 跑卫 · Running back 指球员位置，而 running play 指战术本身。
- running game
- 跑动进攻 · Running game 指整体跑动进攻策略，而 running play 指单次跑动战术。
Learner notes
Grammar Note
名词短语
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