goalpost
noun
Definitions of goalpost noun
- Countable(可数名词)
In various sports, a goalpost refers to one of two vertical posts, typically painted white, that are connected by a crossbar to form a goal.
球门柱
In the soccer match, the ball rebounded off the goalpost.
在足球比赛中，球从球门柱反弹了。
The goalkeeper jumped to make the save, but the ball hit the goalpost nonetheless.
守门员跳起来扑救，但球还是击中了球门柱。
The ball struck the edge of the goalpost with precision before ricocheting into the net.
球精确地击中了球门柱的边缘，然后弹入网中。
Idioms
- move the goalposts
To alter the established rules or requirements of a process or activity while someone is in the midst of trying to complete it, thereby creating additional difficulty for them.
在他人尝试完成某事时变更规则或条件，使其更加困难。
• Just as I was about to finish the report, my supervisor moved the goalposts by suddenly changing the formatting requirements.
就在我即将完成报告时，我的主管突然更改了格式要求，改变了规则。