nonconference
adjective
USsports(alsonon-conference)uk /ˌnɒnˈkɒn.fər.əns/ us /ˌnɑːnˈkɑːn.fɚ.əns/
related to or involving play between teams that do not belong to the same conference (= a group of sports teams that play each other in organized competitions): 非联赛的
The team has played a number of tough non-conference games this season.这个赛季，这支队伍打了许多艰苦的非联赛比赛。
The SEC has been criticized for playing weak non-conference schedules.
Related word
conference(SPORTS)
Maryland has scored its 60th home victory against a non-conference opponent.
Viewing figures for nonconference games are usually much lower.
The team was not helped by a string of nonconference losses.
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