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

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The first platoon was ordered to advance.
第一奉命前进。
He served as a commander of a rifle platoon.
他曾担任步枪的指挥官。
2.

组, 队

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

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The coach sent in the offensive platoon.
教练派上了进攻
He's a key player on the special teams platoon.
他是特勤的关键球员。
1.

分组, 分队

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

:
The coach decided to platoon his wide receivers.
教练决定将他的外接手分组
They often platoon their pitchers based on matchups.
他们经常根据对阵情况分组投手。