platoon

US /pləˈtuːn/
UK /pləˈtuːn/
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1.

a subdivision of a company of soldiers, usually comprising two or more squads or sections

:
The first platoon was ordered to advance.
第一奉命前進。
He served as a commander of a rifle platoon.
他曾擔任步槍的指揮官。
2.

組, 隊

a group of players in a team, especially in American football, who play together for a specific purpose (e.g., offense, defense, special teams)

:
The coach sent in the offensive platoon.
教練派上了進攻
He's a key player on the special teams platoon.
他是特勤的關鍵球員。
1.

分組, 分隊

to arrange (players) into platoons for specific purposes in a game, especially American football

:
The coach decided to platoon his wide receivers.
教練決定將他的外接手分組
They often platoon their pitchers based on matchups.
他們經常根據對陣情況分組投手。