defensive line
noun/dɪˌfensɪv ˈlaɪn/
/dɪˌfensɪv ˈlaɪn/, /ˌdiːfensɪv ˈlaɪn/
(sport)- [countable] (in American football) the line of players from the team that does not have the ball who position themselves in front of the ball when it is on the ground before play starts again
无球球队的球员在比赛再次开始之前，当球在地面上时，他们站在球前面的队列 - Aside from Strahan, the defensive line was disappointing last season.
上赛季除了斯特拉恩之外，防守线的表现也令人失望。
- Aside from Strahan, the defensive line was disappointing last season.
- [uncountable] the position of a player who plays on the defensive line
在防守线上踢球的球员的位置 - They both have the physical skills to play defensive line in the National Football League.
他们都具备在国足联赛中踢后防线的身体素质。
compare offensive line - They both have the physical skills to play defensive line in the National Football League.