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词汇 giant-killer
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Definition of giant-killer in English:

giant-killer

noun
  • A person or team that defeats a seemingly much more powerful opponent.

    能打败强大对手的人(或运动队)

    Example sentencesExamples
    • Many refer to him as the sport's new giant-killer.
    • Three successive wins are pointers to a new era and have transformed the youngsters into giant-killers.
    • Rugby's capacity for throwing up cup giant-killers is notoriously rare.
    • But although these clubs play in a higher level than the rest, there is absolutely no guarantee that the lower sides will not become giant-killers.
    • It was giant-killers to giants in just four days for Livingston, and after six minutes they could well have been slain.

Derivatives

  • giant-killing

  • noun
    • Extra time brought tired half chances, cramp galore and an overwhelming sense of a giant-killing in progress.
      Example sentencesExamples
      • The run to the quarter-finals included probably my biggest giant-killing as a player.
      • The dream of giant-killing was quickly shattered.
      • With the Russian game on December 3, and with no expectations against the others, it could set them up for a spot of giant-killing.
      • Amateurs and professionals will be striving to gain this prestigious crown that unites the game's elite and grassroots players with giant-killing on everyone's mind.

Definition of giant-killer in US English:

giant-killer

nounˈjīənt ˌkilərˈdʒaɪənt ˌkɪlər
  • A person or team that defeats a seemingly much more powerful opponent.

    能打败强大对手的人(或运动队)

    Example sentencesExamples
    • But although these clubs play in a higher level than the rest, there is absolutely no guarantee that the lower sides will not become giant-killers.
    • Three successive wins are pointers to a new era and have transformed the youngsters into giant-killers.
    • Rugby's capacity for throwing up cup giant-killers is notoriously rare.
    • It was giant-killers to giants in just four days for Livingston, and after six minutes they could well have been slain.
    • Many refer to him as the sport's new giant-killer.
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