touchdown
UK/'tʌtʃdaun/US
TOEFLC2
Definitions
n.
A scoring play in American football worth six points
（美式橄榄球）触地得分
n.
The moment an aircraft or spacecraft lands and its wheels touch the ground
（飞机、航天器）着陆，触地
Root Breakdown
Root-derivedtouchtouch
+
downroot
=touchdown
touch + down = 'touching down.' In football a player touches the ball down past the goal line; in aviation the aircraft's wheels touch down on the runway. Literal compound, no etymological surprise.
Common Collocations
- 1.score a touchdown触地得分
- 2.touchdown pass触地传球
- 3.smooth touchdown平稳着陆
- 4.touchdown celebration触地庆祝动作
Example Sentences
- 1.
He scored the winning touchdown in the final seconds.
- 2.
The pilot announced a smooth touchdown at the airport.