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platoons

/pləˈtuːnz/

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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 :

"During training exercises, the captain divided his company into three platoons, each led by a different lieutenant. "

訓練中、大尉は自分の中隊を3つの小隊に分け、それぞれが別の中尉によって率いられました。

military group unit

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noun

自動運転車の隊列

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

Examples :

"The platoons of self-driving trucks significantly reduced fuel consumption on the long highway journey. "

自動運転トラックの隊列は、長距離の高速道路の旅で燃料消費量を大幅に削減しました。

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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."

テイラーは左投手に弱く、モーガンは右投手に弱いので、彼らは交互に先発出場します。

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verb

隊列走行する

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

Examples :

"On long highway stretches, self-driving trucks will soon platoon to save fuel and increase road efficiency. "

長い高速道路では、自動運転トラックは燃料を節約し、道路効率を高めるために、まもなく隊列走行するようになります。

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