英语词汇quarterback的起源、历史背景-英语词源词典

词汇	quarterback
词源	quarterback. Football’s quarterback, the backfield player who directs the offensive play of a team on the field, suggested this general verb meaning “to lead, direct, or manage anything.” The term has been in use for a good 70 years. See also monday-morning quarterback.
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