quarterback

quarterback
noun
  1. (American Football)a player stationed behind the centre who directs a team's offensive play
    (美橄)(组织进攻的)枢纽前卫,四分卫
    ■(figurative N. Amer.)a person who directs or coordinates an operation or project
    (喻,北美)(行动或项目)组织指挥者;协调者
verb
  1. [with obj.](American Football)play as a quarterback for (a particular team)
    (美橄)担任(某队)的枢纽前卫
    ■(figurative N. Amer.)direct or coordinate (an operation or project)
    (喻,北美)指挥,领导;协调(行动,项目)
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