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platoon

/pləˈtuːn/

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noun

排，一个排，排级单位

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. "

这个排的士兵们练习队形行进。

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noun

车队，自动驾驶车队。

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. "

一队自动驾驶车队平稳地在高速公路上行驶，彼此之间通过电子方式交流位置信息。

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verb

轮换上阵, 交替打击

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."

泰勒对左投手的打击表现一直很差，而摩根对右投手的打击表现一直很差，所以他们会轮换上阵，交替打击。

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verb

编队行驶，列队行驶

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. "

在州际高速公路上，自动驾驶卡车编队行驶，以减少风阻并节省燃料。

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