face-off

名词 n.
中文释义
美 /ˈfeɪsˌɑf/

英文释义

名词 n.
  1. A confrontation or argument between two people or groups.
    — It's unclear which side will win the latest face-off between the President and Congress.
  2. The start of play, when two players try to get control of the puck dropped by the referee.
    — Canada’s men’s hockey team defeated the USA 3-2 in overtime Thursday to capture the inaugural 4 Nations Face-Off Championship as the NHL put on a show in the first edition of this midseason international tournament.
  3. The start of play, when two players attempt to get possession of a ball placed on the ground between them by the referee.

词形变化

face-offs plural faceoff alternative face off alternative

词汇关系

衍生词
face-off circle

词源

From face + off, or a deverbal from face off, c. 1889.
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