flanker

flanker
noun
  1. a person or thing situated on the flank of something, in particular
    位于侧面的人(或事物),尤指
    ■(Rugby). another term for wing forward
    (英橄)。 同 wing forward
    ■(American Football)an offensive back who is positioned to the outside of an end
    (美橄)侧翼队员
    ■(Military)a fortification guarding or menacing the side of a force or position
    (军)侧防,侧卫,侧面堡垒
  2. (Brit. informal, dated)a trick; a swindle
    (英,非正式,旧)伎俩,诡计;骗局
    he's certainly pulled a flanker on the army.
    他肯定对陆军玩了一个花招。
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