Definition
扳平 is a resultative verb compound meaning 'to level the score' or 'to equalize' in sports or competitive contexts. It combines 扳 ('to pull back, to turn around') with 平 ('level, even') and is used when a team or player ties the game after being behind. You'll hear it in football, basketball, and other sports commentary.
r.v.
to equalize (the score)to level the score
Examples
- ，扳平。Zài bǐsài zuìhòu wǔ fēnzhōng, kè duì bān píng le bǐfēn.In the last five minutes of the match, the visiting team equalized the score.
- ，扳平。Tā tī jìn yì qiú, bāngzhù qiúduì bān píng.He scored a goal, helping the team level the score.
- ，扳平。Suīrán duìshǒu xiān dé fēn, dàn wǒmen hěn kuài bān píng le.Although the opponent scored first, we quickly equalized.
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