抢断 (qiāng) — (basketball) to steal the ball; (soccer) to dispossess an opponent (by tackling or intercepting a pass)
Definition
Sports term for actively taking the ball from an opponent (a steal in basketball, a tackle or interception in soccer). Distinguish from 抢球 (just snatching the ball, e.g. in a scramble) — 抢断 implies a defensive play against an opponent in possession.
verb
(basketball) to steal the ball(soccer) to dispossess an opponent (by tackling or intercepting a pass)
Examples
- 抢断。Tā zài zuì hòu guān tóu chéng gōng qiāng le duì fāng de chuán qiú.He successfully stole the opponent's pass at the crucial moment.
- 抢断。Zhè wèi hòu wèi yǐ jīng zhǔn de qiāng wén míng.This defender is known for his precise tackling.
- 抢断。Tā zài bǐ sài zhōng qiāng le sān cì.He made three steals in the game.
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