English Dictionary

tomato can

名詞

軽蔑的 俗語

(slang, boxing, derogatory) An inferior fighter in the sport of boxing. The insinuation is that an up-and-coming fighter takes on a "tomato can" to burnish his reputation and record.

日本語の意味

（俗語、ボクシング、軽蔑的）実力が劣る、もしくは格下と見なされるボクサー。特に、上昇中の選手が自らの評判を高めるために、容易に打ちのめせる相手として戦うような選手を指す。

The up-and-coming fighter took on a tomato can to pad his record.

その期待の若手は、戦績をかさ上げするためにかませ犬と対戦した。

意味（1）

(slang, boxing, derogatory) An inferior fighter in the sport of boxing. The insinuation is that an up-and-coming fighter takes on a "tomato can" to burnish his reputation and record.

意味（2）

(slang, sports) By extension, an opponent who presents little challenge.

意味（3）

(slang, boxing) A boxer who takes a dive, or loses a fight on purpose.

tomato cans （ plural ）