flanker
US /ˈflæŋ.kɚ/
UK /ˈflæŋ.kɚ/

名词
1.
侧翼球员
a player positioned on the wing in rugby, typically fast and agile, whose role is to support attacks and defend the wide channels
示例:
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The flanker made a crucial tackle to stop the opposing team's advance.
侧翼球员做出了关键的擒抱,阻止了对方球队的进攻。
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Both flankers were excellent at disrupting the opposition's rucks.
两名侧翼球员都非常擅长破坏对方的争球。
2.
侧翼护卫舰, 侧翼护卫机
a military aircraft or ship positioned on the side of a main formation to protect it
示例:
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The destroyers acted as flankers for the aircraft carrier.
驱逐舰充当航空母舰的侧翼护卫舰。
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Two fighter jets flew as flankers, protecting the bomber.
两架战斗机作为侧翼护卫机飞行,保护轰炸机。
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