| 单词 | off the field |
| 释义 | > as lemmasoff the field c. With the. By metonymy: participation or competition in a sport, esp. as a professional. Frequently in off the field, on the field; cf. off-field adj. at off- prefix 2a, on-the-field adj. at on- prefix 2. ΘΚΠ society > leisure > sport > [noun] > participation in sportingc1475 playing1561 sporting of nature1666 field1870 1870 N.Y. Daily Tribune 4 Aug. 8/1 They have not only shown themselves to be expert players, but gentlemen both on and off the field. 1907 World To-day Jan. 87/1 These meetings at the dinner table on the night before the games were an important factor in changing the attitude of the men toward each other on the field. 1958 Life Sept. 100/2 It even affects the veteran..when he is representing the Yankees away from the field. 1989 Baseball Digest Sept. 56/1 In late May manager Anderson had to get away from the field for a couple of weeks to recuperate from physical exhaustion. 2007 P. Crerand Never turn other Cheek v. 93 We were pushing Liverpool for the league and doing well in both cup competitions, yet off the field there were problems. < as lemmas |
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