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platoon

/pləˈtuːn/

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noun

小隊

A unit of thirty to forty soldiers typically commanded by a lieutenant and forming part of a company.

Examples :

"The platoon of soldiers practiced marching in formation. "

兵士の小隊は隊列を組んで行進する練習をした。

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noun

近接した隊列で移動し、互いに電子的に通信する自動運転車のグループ

A group of self-driving vehicles travelling in a close convoy and communicating electronically with each other.

Examples :

"The platoon of self-driving cars moved smoothly down the highway, communicating their locations to each other electronically. "

自動運転車の隊列は、互いに電子的に位置を通信しながら、高速道路をスムーズに進みました。

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verb

対戦相手のピッチャーの利き腕に応じて、反対の利き腕のチームメイトと交互に先発する

To alternate starts with a teammate of opposite handedness, depending on the handedness of the opposing pitcher

Examples :

"Taylor has been hitting poorly against left-handers, and Morgan has been hitting poorly against right-handers, so they will platoon."

テイラーは左利き投手を苦手とし、モーガンは右利き投手を苦手としているため、彼らは交互に出場します。

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verb

自動運転車が隊列を組んで走行する

Of self-driving vehicles: to travel in a close convoy, each vehicle communicating electronically with the others.

Examples :

"On the interstate highway, self-driving trucks platoon to reduce wind resistance and save fuel. "

州間高速道路では、自動運転トラックが隊列を組んで走行し、風の抵抗を減らし、燃料を節約します。

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