Definition of hospital pass

hospital passnoun

thẻ bệnh viện

/ˈhɒspɪtl pɑːs//ˈhɑːspɪtl pæs/

The term "hospital pass" in rugby refers to a type of kick used to restart play after a team has scored a try (touchdown) or when the ball has gone out of bounds. When a try is scored, the team that scored gets to kick the ball off from their own goal line instead of the point of origin. This kick is called a "hospital pass" because it is traditionally given to the least experienced player on the team, who is imagined as being "sent to hospital" if the opposing team intercepts the pass. The history of the term "hospital pass" dates back to the early days of rugby when amateur players would often face physical and even violent consequences for making mistakes on the field, and a particularly clumsy kickoff might result in serious injury. The use of this term is still prevalent in rugby today, and it remains a reminder of the sport's historical roots and its ongoing emphasis on teamwork, strategy, and athleticism.

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a pass that is too far in front of a player, so that as they catch the ball they will probably be tackled by a player from the other team, and possibly hurt

một đường chuyền quá xa trước mặt một cầu thủ, vì vậy khi họ bắt được bóng, họ có thể bị một cầu thủ của đội kia truy cản và có thể bị thương

a difficult problem that you pass on to somebody else to deal with

một vấn đề khó khăn mà bạn chuyển cho người khác giải quyết

Example:
  • The outgoing Labour government threw the new prime minister a hospital pass—an economy in need of life support.

    Chính phủ Lao động sắp mãn nhiệm đã trao cho thủ tướng mới một tấm vé thông hành—một nền kinh tế đang rất cần sự hỗ trợ để tồn tại.