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rodman

UK //ˈrɒdmən//US //ˈrɑːdmən//

词源

职业含义源自rod(测量杆)+ man(人员);篮球含义源自1990年代NBA球星Dennis Rodman的姓氏,因其卓越的篮板能力而成为文化符号。

noun

❶ 指在测量或施工中负责使用测量杆(如测距杆或水准尺)的人员,常见于建筑、土地测量等行业。

“The rodman held the surveying rod steady while the engineer took measurements.”

(测量员记录数据时,持杆员稳稳地扶住测量杆。)

“A skilled rodman can significantly improve the efficiency of a surveying team.”

(熟练的持杆员能极大提升测量团队的工作效率。)

❶ 篮球比赛中对擅长抢篮板球员的昵称,源自前NBA球星丹尼斯·罗德曼(Dennis Rodman)的姓氏。

“Our center is a real rodman, grabbing over 10 rebounds per game.”

(我们的中锋是个真正的篮板高手,每场能抢10多个篮板。)

“He earned the nickname 'Rodman' for his relentless pursuit of loose balls.”

(因拼命争抢失控球,他获得了'罗德曼'的绰号。)

同义词:surveyor's assistant, chainman, rebounder

常见短语

play like Rodman — 形容在篮球比赛中像丹尼斯·罗德曼一样积极拼抢篮板和防守。

“Despite being shorter, he played like Rodman under the basket.”

(尽管身高不足,他在篮下却像罗德曼一样勇猛。)