football
n
(a) [C] large round or oval inflated ball, usu of leather 足球; 橄榄球.
(b) [U] any of several outdoor games between two teams, played with such a ball 足球运动; 橄榄球运动.
(c) [U] (Brit) = association football (association). =>App 4 见附录4. footballer n person who plays football, esp as a profession 足球运动员（尤指职业的）. `football pools (also the pools) form of gambling in which sb tries to forecast the results of football matches 足球赛赌博.