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platoons

/pləˈtuːnz/

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noun

排，连。

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. "

在训练演习期间，上尉把他的连分成了三个排，每个排由一位不同的中尉带领。

military group unit

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noun

车队，车辆编队

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. "

在漫长的公路旅程中，自动驾驶卡车的车队编队显著降低了燃油消耗。

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verb

轮换，交替上场。

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也很差，所以他们将会轮换上场。

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

在漫长的公路上，无人驾驶卡车很快将会编队行驶，以节省燃料并提高道路效率。

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