In Japanese
shutout; shutting out; locking out
翌月にはＮＨＬ初シャットアウトゲームを記録しＮＨＬスーパーゴーリーとしての才能を見せた。
The next month he achieved his first NHL shutout and showed the talent of an NHL super goalie. Tatoeba
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Definition
n. a game or match where one team prevents the other from scoring any points at all. It is a sign of a very strong defense or a great performance by a goalkeeper.
n. a competition or game in which one side prevents the opposing side from scoring. Often used in the context of baseball, ice hockey, or association football to highlight defensive dominance.
Examples
“The goalkeeper celebrated his third shutout of the season.”
“The home team secured a 4-0 shutout, leaving the visitors frustrated by their inability to find the net.”
“Despite several close attempts in the final minutes, the defense maintained the shutout, marking the first time in a decade that the champions failed to score in a playoff game.”
Examples
simple
“The goalkeeper celebrated his third shutout of the season.”
contextual
“The home team secured a 4-0 shutout, leaving the visitors frustrated by their inability to find the net.”
complex
“Despite several close attempts in the final minutes, the defense maintained the shutout, marking the first time in a decade that the champions failed to score in a playoff game.”
Usage
Commonly used with the verbs 'record', 'pitch', or 'earn'.
Real-World Examples
“It was put to Carrick that it would help if United could manage some shutouts, and he was asked if he had figured out the problem.” “The Red Bulls avoided a shutout in the 74th minute when Eric Maxim Choupo-Moting netted his third goal of the season after scoring 17 times last year.” Domain
- Exam level
- CambridgeCambridgeCambridge English QualificationsThe exam suite from Cambridge University Press & Assessment, from A1 Movers up to C2 Proficiency. The benchmark names double as CEFR labels.C1 AdvancedIELTSIELTSInternational English Language Testing SystemThe 0–9 band test co-owned by the British Council, IDP, and Cambridge. Used for university entry, work, and migration.7.0–8.0TOEFL iBTTOEFL iBTTest of English as a Foreign Language, Internet-Based TestETS's academic English test, the standard route for US university admissions. Scored 0–120, with a 1–6 scale since 2026.1–6 scale: 5.0–5.595–113TOEICTOEICTest of English for International CommunicationETS's workplace English test, big in Japan and Korea. Listening & Reading scores 10–990 and tops out at C1.945–990EikenEikenTest in Practical English ProficiencyThe English proficiency test from the Eiken Foundation of Japan, widely taken by Japanese students. Grades run from 5 to 1, with Pre-1 and Pre-2 between them.Grade 1
- Frequency
- Occasional
- Level
- C1 · Advanced
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