1834, from goal (n.) + post (n.1). To move the goal posts as a figurative expression for "cheat by changing the objectives after the process has begun" is by 1988.
双语例句
1. They were still arguing the toss about the first goal.
他们仍在为第一个进球争论不休。
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2. It all started so promisingly when Speed scored a tremendous first goal.
比赛开始的时候形势大好，斯皮德以一记精彩的进球拔得头筹。
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3. The clincher was City's second goal, scored minutes from the end.
离比赛结束还剩几分钟的时候，曼城队的第二粒进球锁定了胜局。
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4. The home side rubbed in their superiority with a further goal.
主队再进一球从而奠定了优势。
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5. Eric Cantona made the game safe with a brilliant opportunist goal.
