halfback

A noun referring to a position in football, specifically the running back who plays the offensive halfback position, or the position of a back on a football team.

• 🇨🇳名词，指美式橄榄球中的跑卫（或称半卫），通常站在四分卫后方负责持球冲锋或接传球；也指足球等运动中的前卫或中场球员。

1. Offensive position in American football B2 formal american sport

   A running back who lines up behind the quarterback and is primarily responsible for running with the ball, catching passes, and blocking.

   • The halfback broke through the defensive line for a touchdown.
   • He was recruited as a halfback because of his speed and agility.
   • The quarterback handed the ball off to the halfback on the sweep play.

   🇨🇳半卫

   同义词: running backtailback

2. Position in football B2 formal american sport

   The specific position of a back on a football team, typically involved in running and passing plays.

   • The halfback position requires excellent vision and quick decision-making.
   • He was moved from wide receiver to halfback to utilize his running skills.
   • The team's halfback led the league in rushing yards.

   🇨🇳中卫

   同义词: running backtailback

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• halfback's possessive singular form