in U.S. football, 1876, from quarter (n.) + back (n.); so called from his position on the field at the start of play, between the halfback and the center. As a verb from 1945. Figurative sense from 1952. Monday morning quarterback is 1932 (n.), 1972 (v.); originally pro football player slang for sportswriters (U.S. professional football games typically are played on Sundays).
实用例句
1. The receiver and the quarterback are going to trade positions.
接球手与四分卫将会对换位置。
来自柯林斯例句
2. Foley tackled the quarterback.
福利成功拦截了四分卫。
来自柯林斯例句
3. He demonstrated the all-round skills of a quarterback.
他展示了一个枢纽前卫非常全面的技术。
来自柯林斯例句
4. Their quarterback is one tough hombre.
他们的四分卫是个壮汉。
来自《权威词典》
5. The word quarterback is borrowed from American football, where leads the team.
