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词汇 point-shaving
释义 point shaving
noun[ U ]
US(alsopoint-shaving)uk /ˈpɔɪnt ˌʃeɪ.vɪŋ/ us /ˈpɔɪnt ˌʃeɪ.vɪŋ/
the act of intentionally scoring fewer points than possible in order to dishonestly or illegally affect the result of a game, or of arranging for this to happen:
It was never proved that he was involved with point shaving or fixing games.
Two former college basketball players faced indictment after being accused of point-shaving.
College basketball was hit with another point-shaving scandal.
The investigation into point shaving is ongoing.
There were accusations that he had been involved in point shaving.
He said point shaving goes against everything that their coach preaches.
There was speculation about point shaving and other gambling-related crimes.
The football player at the centre of the alleged point-shaving scheme proclaimed his innocence.
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