English Dictionary

face-off

IPA（発音記号）

/ˈfeɪsˌɑf/

名詞

A confrontation or argument between two people or groups / (ice hockey) The start of play, when two players try to get control of the puck dropped by the referee

日本語の意味

二者または二団体間の対立、衝突、口論などの意味。 / アイスホッケーにおける試合開始時、レフェリーが落とすパックを両選手が争うプレーを指す。

The tense face-off between the two CEOs dominated the industry conference.

緊迫した両CEOの対決が業界会議の中心となった。

意味（1）

A confrontation or argument between two people or groups

It's unclear which side will win the latest face-off between the President and Congress.

意味（2）

(ice hockey) The start of play, when two players try to get control of the puck dropped by the referee

face-offs （ plural ）