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maginot line

/ˈmæʒɪnoʊ laɪn/

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/ˈmæʒɪnoʊ laɪn/C1formalpolitical
  • ruЛиния оборонительных укреплений, построенная Францией вдоль своей восточной границы перед Второй мировой войной, часто используемая метафорически для описания оборонительной стратегии, которая устарела или неэффективна против нового подхода.

A line of defensive fortifications built by France along its eastern border before World War II, often used metaphorically to describe a defensive strategy that is outdated or ineffective against a new approach.

  1. Historical fortificationB2formal

    A line of defensive fortifications built by France along its eastern border before World War II, intended to protect against German invasion.

    ruЛиния Мажино

    • The Maginot Line was considered an impenetrable barrier.
    • German forces bypassed the Maginot Line by invading through Belgium.
    • The construction of the Maginot Line cost France a significant portion of its defense budget.
  2. Metaphorical meaningC1formal

    Used figuratively to describe a defensive strategy or mindset that is outdated or easily bypassed, often due to overconfidence in its effectiveness.

    ruЛиния Мажино

    • The company's old security system was a Maginot Line against modern cyber threats.
    • His argument was a Maginot Line of logic, easily circumvented by a simple counterpoint.
    • Relying solely on past successes is a Maginot Line in a rapidly changing market.