line of battle

• 军事术语，指军队为作战而排列的阵形，通常呈面向敌人的直线。也可比喻对立双方准备交锋的态势。

A military term referring to the formation in which troops are arranged for combat, typically in a straight line facing the enemy. It can also be used metaphorically to describe a situation where opposing sides are prepared for confrontation.

1. Formation in sportsB2formalamerican

   A specific arrangement of players on a team, especially in American football or rugby, used for a particular play or strategy.

   锋线

   • The coach called for a new line of battle for the final play.
   • The team's line of battle shifted to the left to confuse the defense.
   • He studied the opponent's line of battle to anticipate their moves.

2. Military formationC1formal

   An arrangement of troops or ships ready for combat, typically in a line.

   战斗队形

   • The general ordered the soldiers to form a line of battle.
   • The fleet sailed in a line of battle to maximize firepower.
   • The line of battle stretched across the entire field.