double reverse

A maneuver or action that involves reversing direction twice, often used in driving, sports, or figuratively to describe a sudden change of plans or strategy that goes back on a previous reversal.

• 🇨🇳指需要两次改变方向的动作或战术，常用于驾驶、体育中，也比喻计划或策略上先逆转再逆转、彻底推翻此前变动的突然转变。

1. Football play C1 formal american

   A trick play in American football where the ball is handed off, then lateraled, and then handed off again, reversing direction twice to confuse the defense.

   • The quarterback executed a perfect double reverse to gain twenty yards.
   • The coach called a double reverse to catch the defense off guard.
   • The team practiced the double reverse all week for the big game.

   🇨🇳双重反向

2. Complete change of direction C2 informal

   A situation where a decision, opinion, or policy is changed completely, often twice or in a contradictory manner.

   • The politician did a double reverse on his tax policy, confusing everyone.
   • Her opinion on the matter did a double reverse after hearing both sides.
   • The company's strategy performed a double reverse, leaving investors uncertain.

   🇨🇳完全反转