Trap game意思

"Trap game" is a term used in sports, particularly in American football, to describe a game that a team is expected to win easily but could potentially lose due to overconfidence, complacency, or overlooking their opponent. The term "trap" suggests that the game is a setup for the favored team to be caught off guard and suffer an upset.

This term is often used when a strong team is scheduled to play a weaker opponent shortly before or after a more significant or highly anticipated game. The risk is that the team might be lured into a false sense of security, focusing too much on the bigger game and not giving enough attention to the current opponent, who could capitalize on this oversight.

For example, if a top football team has a big rivalry match coming up but first has to play a less competitive team, the game against the weaker opponent could be considered a trap game. The team might be tempted to underestimate their current opponent and not prepare as thoroughly as they should, which could lead to an unexpected loss.

The term is not exclusive to football and can be applied to any sport where there is a clear favorite and an underdog, and the favorite might be at risk of being caught off guard.