
platoon
词源
源自法语 peloton(小团、小组),17世纪进入英语,原指一群人或一小队士兵。
noun
❶ 军队中的基本战术单位,通常由几十名士兵组成,介于排和连之间。
“He was assigned to lead a platoon of 30 soldiers.”
(他被指派领导一个由30名士兵组成的排。)
“The platoon moved silently through the forest.”
(这个排悄无声息地穿过了森林。)
❶ 在体育运动中,指轮流上场的球员小组,特别是在棒球比赛中。
“The coach used a platoon system for the outfield positions.”
(教练对外场位置采用了轮换制。)
“Left-handed hitters form one platoon, right-handed another.”
(左撇子击球手组成一组,右撇子组成另一组。)
verb
❶ 将人员或物品分组,特别是在军事或体育运动中实施轮换制。
“The soldiers were platooned according to their specialties.”
(士兵们根据他们的专业特长被分组。)
“The manager platooned his pitchers based on the opponents' lineup.”
(经理根据对手的阵容轮换投手。)
常见短语
platoon sergeant — 排军士长,负责协助排长管理排内事务的高级士官。
“The platoon sergeant ensured all equipment was properly maintained.”
(排军士长确保所有装备都得到妥善维护。)
platoon leader — 排长,通常是初级军官,负责指挥整个排的军事行动。
“The young lieutenant served as platoon leader during the mission.”
(这位年轻的中尉在任务期间担任排长。)