sideline
US /ˈsaɪd.laɪn/
UK /ˈsaɪd.laɪn/
1.
边线
a line at each side of the playing area of a sports field or court
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The coach stood near the sideline, shouting instructions.
教练站在边线附近，大声喊着指示。
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The ball went out of bounds over the sideline.
球越过边线出界了。
2.
旁观, 退居二线
a position of not being actively involved in something
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He was forced to the sideline due to injury.
他因伤被迫退居二线。
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Many investors remained on the sidelines during the market downturn.
在市场低迷期间，许多投资者选择观望。
1.
作壁上观, 排挤
to remove someone from active participation or involvement in an activity or event
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The coach decided to sideline the injured player for the rest of the season.
教练决定让受伤的球员在本赛季剩余时间里作壁上观。
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The new policy might sideline some of the older employees.
新政策可能会排挤一些老员工。