red zone
US /ˈred zoʊn/
UK /ˈred zoʊn/
1.
Red Zone
an area of a sports field, especially in American football, that is close to the opponent's goal line and where scoring is more likely
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The offense moved the ball into the red zone, hoping to score a touchdown.
Die Offensive brachte den Ball in die Red Zone, in der Hoffnung, einen Touchdown zu erzielen.
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Our team struggled to convert opportunities once they reached the red zone.
Unser Team hatte Schwierigkeiten, Chancen zu verwerten, sobald sie die Red Zone erreichten.
2.
Gefahrenzone, kritischer Bereich
a critical or dangerous area or situation
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The company's finances are entering the red zone, requiring immediate action.
Die Finanzen des Unternehmens geraten in die rote Zone, was sofortiges Handeln erfordert.
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The patient's vital signs are in the red zone, indicating a critical condition.
Die Vitalwerte des Patienten befinden sich in der roten Zone, was auf einen kritischen Zustand hinweist.