end run

• 源自美式橄榄球的表达，指绕过既定规则、程序或权限来达到目的，常带有狡猾或欺骗性。

An American expression originating from American football, meaning to bypass established rules, procedures, or authority in order to achieve a goal, often in a clever or deceptive way.

1. Football playB2formalamerican

   A play in American football where the ball carrier runs around the end of the line of scrimmage.

   端线外侧跑

   • The quarterback handed off the ball for an end run.
   • The running back executed a perfect end run to gain ten yards.
   • The defense was caught off guard by the end run.

2. Avoidance tacticC1informalamerican

   A strategy to bypass normal procedures or authority to achieve a goal.

   迂回战术

   • The manager made an end run around the board to get the project approved.
   • He tried an end run to avoid the strict regulations.
   • The lobbyist's end run through the media influenced the decision.