单词 | goal-poacher |
释义 | > as lemmasgoal-poacher goal-poacher n. originally and chiefly Association Football a forward player characterized by opportunistic, regular goalscoring, typically from close range.Sometimes mildly depreciative, implying a lack of effort in general play; cf. goal-hanger n. ΚΠ 1956 Manch. Guardian 8 Oct. 10/7 Neither the duties of goal-poacher nor those of deep inside forward fully employ his footballing gifts. 1998 K. Sampson Extra Time 175 He [sc. Robbie Fowler] and Shearer are the only real goal poachers in the England frame. 2011 Irish Times 27 Apr. (Sports section) 1/4 Hernandez is a terrific goal-poacher, a snapper-up of trifles in the penalty area, with an instinct for the direct approach. < as lemmas |
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