tailback
US /ˈteɪl.bæk/
UK /ˈteɪl.bæk/
1.
交通堵塞, 车龙
a long line of traffic that is moving very slowly or not at all
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There was a huge tailback on the motorway after the accident.
事故发生后，高速公路上出现了巨大的交通堵塞。
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The holiday weekend always brings long tailbacks on major roads.
假日周末总是导致主要道路出现长时间的交通堵塞。
2.
跑卫, 尾卫
a player in American football who plays in the offensive backfield, typically carrying the ball
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The tailback broke through the defense for a touchdown.
跑卫突破防守达阵得分。
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He was a star tailback in college before going pro.
在成为职业球员之前，他是一名大学明星跑卫。