goalpost /ˈgoʊlˌpoʊst/ noun plural goalposts
plural goalposts
Learner's definition of GOALPOST
[count]
: one of two upright posts that form part of the goal in various games (such as soccer, hockey, and football)(足球、冰球等的)球门柱
move/shift the goalposts
British
: to change the rules or requirements in a way that makes success more difficult改变规则(以增大获胜难度)