first team

• Относится к основному или стартовому составу игроков в спортивной команде, обычно лучшим или наиболее опытным участникам, которые играют в важных матчах.

Refers to the primary or starting group of players in a sports team, typically the best or most experienced members who play in important matches.

1. Starting lineupB1formal

   The group of players who are selected to start a match or competition, considered the best or most important players in a sports team.

   Основной состав

   • He earned a place in the first team after months of training.
   • The coach announced the first team for the championship game.
   • Injuries forced the manager to change the first team lineup.

2. Primary squadB1formalbritish

   The main group of players in a club or organization, as opposed to the reserve or youth teams.

   Основной состав

   • The young player was promoted to the first team this season.
   • The first team trains separately from the reserves.
   • He has been a regular member of the first team for three years.