forward line; front line
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Meanings
2 senses · 6 examplesnoun
forward line; attacking line
neutralSpecialized term in sports, particularly soccer, referring to the collective formation of attacking players.
Zhè这
zhī支
qiú球
duì队
de的
fēng锋
xiàn线
zǔ组
hé合
fēi非
cháng常
qiáng强
dà大
。
This team's forward line combination is very strong.
Jiào教
liàn练
tiáo调
zhěng整
le了
fēng锋
xiàn线
，
xī希
wàng望
jiā加
qiáng强
jìn进
gōng攻
。
The coach adjusted the forward line, hoping to strengthen the attack.
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Tā他
men们
de的
fēng锋
xiàn线
sù速
dù度
kuài快
，
gěi给
duì对
shǒu手
zào造
chéng成
le了
hěn很
dà大
yā压
lì力
。
Their fast forward line put a lot of pressure on the opponent.
noun
front line; vanguard; leading edge
neutralMetaphorical usage extending from sports to describe the forefront of any field, technology, battle, or endeavor.
Zhè这
xiē些
kē科
xué学
jiā家
gōng工
zuò作
zài在
kē科
jì技
chuàng创
xīn新
de的
fēng锋
xiàn线
shàng上
。
These scientists work on the front line of technological innovation.
Tā他
shì是
kàng抗
jī击
yì疫
qíng情
de的
fēng锋
xiàn线
zhàn战
shì士
。
He is a frontline warrior in the fight against the pandemic.
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Gōng公
sī司
zǒng总
shì是
chǔ处
yú于
shì市
chǎng场
biàn变
huà化
de的
fēng锋
xiàn线
。
The company is always at the leading edge of market changes.