Football Culture

The beautiful game: pitches, pundits, and passion

简介

足球在英国不只是一项运动——它是一种信仰、一种语言、一种生活方式。从看台到客厅，足球词汇以远超球场本身的方式渗透进了英国日常对话。

足球的语言反映了它的工人阶级根源及其向全球现象的演变。“Parking the bus（摆大巴=全力防守）”、“squeaky bum time（紧张到屁股冒汗的时刻=比赛尾声的紧张时分）”、“a game of two halves（上下半场截然不同的比赛）”已经成为人生的隐喻。即使不关注足球的人也能理解这些表达。

这一章覆盖了足球语言的完整光谱——从战术术语到球迷的互怼，从解说员的老套话到敌对球迷之间的创意骂人话。不管你是在看球赛还是在酒吧里想跟上大家的对话，这些词汇都不可少。

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本章全部英语俚语（96）

• The beautiful game Football (soccer); a poetic term for the sport.
• Park the bus To play extremely defensively; to prioritise not conceding over attacking.
• Squeaky bum time The tense final stages of a football season or match.
• A game of two halves A match where the momentum changes dramatically; a cliché for unpredictability.
• Gaffer The manager of a football team; the boss.
• Clean sheet A game where the goalkeeper concedes no goals.
• Hat-trick Three goals scored by one player in a single match.
• Game of two halves Match where performance changed dramatically between halves.
• Early doors Early in the match; early stages.
• Route one Long ball directly up the pitch; direct football.
• Away day Trip to support your team at an away match.
• Derby Match between local rivals.
• Bottled it Choked under pressure; lost nerve at crucial moment.
• Relegated Demoted to a lower division.
• Promoted Moved up to a higher division.
• Wonderkid Young player with exceptional talent.
• Journeyman Player who has played for many clubs.
• One-club man Player who spent entire career at one club.
• Striker Attacking player whose main job is scoring goals.
• Midfielder Player operating in the centre of the pitch.
• Defender Player whose main role is preventing goals.
• Keeper Goalkeeper.
• Sitter Easy chance that should definitely be scored.
• Brace Two goals by one player in a match.
• Penalty box The 18-yard area in front of goal.
• Offside Illegal forward position when ball is played.
• Set piece Free kick, corner, or throw-in—rehearsed plays.
• Header Using the head to play the ball.
• Tackle Attempting to win the ball from an opponent.
• Nutmeg Playing the ball through an opponent's legs.
• Worldie World-class goal or piece of skill.
• Screamer Powerful, spectacular long-range goal.
• Tekkers Technical skill; footwork ability.
• Shithouse Player who uses dark arts to frustrate opponents.
• Fortress Home ground where team is nearly unbeatable.
• Twelfth man The supporters as an extra player through atmosphere.
• Box-to-box Midfielder who covers entire pitch, defending and attacking.
• False nine Striker who drops deep instead of staying forward.
• Gegenpressing Immediate pressing to win ball back after losing it.
• Tiki-taka Short-passing, possession-based playing style.
• Injury time Added time at end of each half for stoppages.
• Fergie time Extended injury time when Manchester United needed a goal.
• Long ball Direct passing style bypassing midfield.
• Man on! Warning shout that opponent is approaching.
• Play out from the back Building attacks from the goalkeeper/defenders.
• Press Pressuring opponents high up the pitch.
• Holding midfielder Midfielder who sits deep to protect defence.
• Silverware Trophies.
• Treble Winning three major trophies in one season.
• Invincibles Team that goes unbeaten through a league season.
• VAR Video Assistant Referee.
• Transfer window Period when clubs can buy and sell players.
• Yellow card Caution/booking shown by referee.
• Red card Dismissal/sending off shown by referee.
• Penalty Free kick from 12 yards for foul in box.
• Free kick Dead ball kick awarded for fouls.
• Corner Kick from corner when defence puts ball out.
• Throw-in Ball returned from touchline by throwing.
• Goal kick Kick from 6-yard box when attack puts ball out.
• The bench Substitute players not in starting eleven.
• Sub Substitute player.
• Captain Team leader who wears the armband.
• Armband Captain's band indicating leadership.
• Kit Football uniform—shirt, shorts, socks.
• Pitch Football playing surface/field.
• Half-time Break between the two halves.
• Full-time End of the match after 90 minutes.
• Extra time Additional 30 minutes in knockout games if level.
• Penalty shootout Deciding tied knockout games with penalties.
• Golden Boot Award for top scorer in competition.
• Ballon d'Or Award for world's best player.
• Top flight Highest division of football.
• Nil Zero in football scores.
• Fixture Scheduled match.
• Cup run Progression through knockout rounds of cup competition.
• Giant-killing Underdog beating much bigger team.
• Champions League UEFA's premier club competition.
• Premier League England's top football division.
• FA Cup Oldest football cup competition in the world.
• Volley Striking the ball before it touches the ground.
• Chip Delicate lob over goalkeeper or defender.
• Dribble Running with the ball under close control.
• Cross Ball played from wide into penalty area.
• Through ball Pass played through defence for attacker to run onto.
• One-two Quick pass and return combination.
• Overlap Full-back running past winger on outside.
• Touchline Side boundary of the pitch.
• Goal line End boundary of pitch where goals are.
• Loan Temporary transfer to another club.
• Set piece coach Specialist coach for corners and free kicks.
• Pre-season Training period before competitive season.
• Clean sheet bonus Extra pay for keeping a clean sheet.
• The double Winning league and cup in same season.
• The woodwork The frame of the goal—post and crossbar.
• Clinical Finishing chances with precision; efficient.
• Form Current run of results or performances.