Definition of play-off in English:

play-off

noun ˈpleɪɒf

An additional match played to decide the outcome of a contest.
（决定比赛结果的）加赛
a sudden death play-off was required to settle the tournament
as modifier play-off games
they have faint hopes of a place in the play-offs
as modifier a promotion play-off place
Example sentencesExamples
- That shocking statistic is the reason Todd's side are just on the fringe of the play-off race and not in the thick of it.
- Now it is Morecambe who ride high in their division, pressing for a play-off place into the league.
- But they have made it to the play-off final so they still have a good chance of joining us in League One.
- It's important we make a strong start but at this stage we have to be setting our sights on a play-off spot.
- The club managed to get to the play-off final a few years ago and we will be hoping to improve on last season and get into the top six.
- We feel we are worthy of a play-off place this year and we want to push on and achieve that.
- We also want to go up automatically as losing in the play-off final is the worst feeling ever.
- We all know, though, that it is impossible to predict the winner once the play-off lottery kicks off.
- It may be a bit optimistic to talk about a play-off spot, but I think that is a reasonable target.
- Preston secured their play-off spot at the weekend and they travel to Derby who need one point to join them.
- Anyone who can win three games in a row will probably get into a play-off spot.
- We were in and around the play-off zone all year but couldn't push on and get ourselves right in the mix.
- It's not that bad because we are only four points of a play-off spot so it's hardly as if we are in a poor position.
- We're doing okay in the league and are one of several clubs fighting for the final play-off spot.
- We could end up with a scenario in which the Republic of Ireland can lay claim to a play-off place.
- Sven Goran Eriksson was told at the start of his quest to achieve a play-off place.
- The main thing is that we are in the play-off position and it is now in our own hands.
- It would be my first medal apart from the play-off final with Birmingham in 2002 and it would be nice to add to it.
- Silsden must now win their final away match to force a play-off for the runners-up spot.
- We were delighted to win the Cup, but the play-off match with Saints was possibly one game too far.
Synonyms
contest, competition, game, tournament, tie, cup tie, event, fixture, trial, test, test match, meet, bout, fight, duel

单词	play-off
释义	Definition of play-off in English: play-off noun ˈpleɪɒf An additional match played to decide the outcome of a contest. （决定比赛结果的）加赛 a sudden death play-off was required to settle the tournament as modifier play-off games they have faint hopes of a place in the play-offs as modifier a promotion play-off place Example sentencesExamples That shocking statistic is the reason Todd's side are just on the fringe of the play-off race and not in the thick of it. Now it is Morecambe who ride high in their division, pressing for a play-off place into the league. But they have made it to the play-off final so they still have a good chance of joining us in League One. It's important we make a strong start but at this stage we have to be setting our sights on a play-off spot. The club managed to get to the play-off final a few years ago and we will be hoping to improve on last season and get into the top six. We feel we are worthy of a play-off place this year and we want to push on and achieve that. We also want to go up automatically as losing in the play-off final is the worst feeling ever. We all know, though, that it is impossible to predict the winner once the play-off lottery kicks off. It may be a bit optimistic to talk about a play-off spot, but I think that is a reasonable target. Preston secured their play-off spot at the weekend and they travel to Derby who need one point to join them. Anyone who can win three games in a row will probably get into a play-off spot. We were in and around the play-off zone all year but couldn't push on and get ourselves right in the mix. It's not that bad because we are only four points of a play-off spot so it's hardly as if we are in a poor position. We're doing okay in the league and are one of several clubs fighting for the final play-off spot. We could end up with a scenario in which the Republic of Ireland can lay claim to a play-off place. Sven Goran Eriksson was told at the start of his quest to achieve a play-off place. The main thing is that we are in the play-off position and it is now in our own hands. It would be my first medal apart from the play-off final with Birmingham in 2002 and it would be nice to add to it. Silsden must now win their final away match to force a play-off for the runners-up spot. We were delighted to win the Cup, but the play-off match with Saints was possibly one game too far. Synonyms contest, competition, game, tournament, tie, cup tie, event, fixture, trial, test, test match, meet, bout, fight, duel
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