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firing line

/ˈfaɪərɪŋ laɪn/

翻译: 指处于易受批评、指责或攻击的境地;原指士兵向敌人射击的前线阵地。

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/ˈfaɪərɪŋ laɪn/C1informal
  • zh指处于易受批评、指责或攻击的境地;原指士兵向敌人射击的前线阵地。

A position or situation where someone is subject to criticism, blame, or attack, originally referring to the front line of soldiers shooting at an enemy.

  1. Front line of attackB2formal

    The position from which soldiers fire at the enemy; the front line in a battle.

    zh火线

    • The soldiers were ordered to advance to the firing line.
    • He was wounded while standing in the firing line.
    • The firing line was heavily fortified against enemy attacks.
  2. Position of vulnerabilityC1informal

    A situation where someone is exposed to criticism, blame, or danger.

    zh火线

    • As the team leader, she was always in the firing line for any mistakes.
    • Politicians often find themselves in the firing line of public opinion.
    • He put himself in the firing line by speaking out against the policy.