Hail Mary pass

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词形变化

Hail Mary passes 复数 Hail Mary passes

释义与例句

n.
  1. 1.

    A long forward pass with little chance of completion, typically used by the losing team when time is running out and no other play is practical, in a desperate attempt to score the winning points.

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  2. 2.

    An act done in desperation, with only a very small chance of success.

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词源

From Hail Mary, a prayer for intercession, from Latin Ave Maria, plus pass (“moving the ball from one player to another”). Attested from the 1970s in the context of American football.

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