gridiron /ˈɡrɪdˌaɪən/

• 1. 

  N-SING American football is sometimes referred to as gridiron. 橄榄球; 美式足球 [美国英语]

  例：

  ...the greatest quarterback in gridiron history.

  ...橄榄球历史上最伟大的四分卫。

• 2. 

  N-UNCOUNT The field of play in American football is sometimes referred to as the gridiron. 橄榄球场; 美式足球场 [美国英语]

  例：

  Joe Gibbs has returned to the Washington Redskins after 11 years away from the gridiron.

  乔·吉伯斯在离开橄榄球场11年后重返华盛顿红人队。