flanker

• 名词，主要有两个含义：在美式橄榄球中，指列阵时站在离争球线较远处以接传球的进攻后卫；在军事语境中，指被派去防守阵线侧翼的士兵。

A noun with two main meanings: in American football, a back positioned wide of the scrimmage line to catch passes; and in military contexts, a soldier assigned to protect the sides of a formation.

1. Wide receiver in American footballB2formalamericansport

   A back stationed wide of the scrimmage line, primarily used as a pass receiver.

   外接手

   • The quarterback threw a long pass to the flanker.
   • The flanker ran a deep route down the sideline.
   • He was the team's best flanker, catching over 80 passes last season.

2. Military flank guardC1formal

   A soldier who is a member of a detachment assigned to guard the flanks of a military formation.

   侧翼警戒兵

   • The flanker moved to protect the battalion's left side.
   • Flankers were deployed to prevent an ambush.
   • The general ordered the flankers to advance and secure the perimeter.