the front line

noun

UK/ˌfrʌnt ˈlaɪn/
US/ˌfrʌnt ˈlaɪn/

Definitions of the front line noun

  1. Singular(單數)

    The location where opposing armies confront each other during a war, and where combat takes place.

    前線;戰線

    • Countless soldiers perished on the front lines of the conflict.

      無數士兵在衝突的前線陣亡。

    • In the coming days, additional front-line units will be deployed to the combat zone.

      在接下來的幾天裡,更多前線部隊將被部署到戰區。

    • The soldiers on the front line risked their lives daily.

      前線的士兵們每天都冒著生命危險。

adjective

UK/ˈfrʌntˌlaɪn/
US/ˈfrʌntˌlaɪn/

Definitions of the front line adjective

  1. Before noun(前置形容詞)

    Relating to or involved in active combat during a war.

    (戰爭)前線的

    • front-line soldiers/troops

      前線士兵/部隊

    • Women are now permitted to serve in front-line positions in the military.

      女性現在被允許在軍隊中擔任前線職位。

    • Front-line medical personnel were critical during the pandemic.

      前線醫護人員在疫情期間至關重要。

  2. Before noun(前置形容詞)

    Situated near the area where opposing armies meet and engage in battle.

    前線的;與敵對國家(或地區)毗鄰的

    • a town located on the front line

      一個位於前線的小鎮

    • an intense battle on the front line

      在前線的一場激烈戰鬥

    • Residents in the front-line areas face numerous challenges.

      前線地區的居民面臨許多挑戰

  3. Before noun(前置形容詞)

    Working in a position that involves direct interaction with the public and their real-world issues.

    (工作等)第一線的

    • It is crucial for front-line educators to be involved in shaping educational policies.

      第一線的教育工作者參與制定教育政策至關重要。

    • He made the decision to step away from front-line politics.

      他決定退出第一線的政治工作。

    • Front-line social workers play a crucial role in the community.

      第一線的社會工作者在社區中扮演著至關重要的角色。

Idioms

  • be in the front line

    To occupy a prominent and influential position, often one that is exposed to criticism or attack.

    處於風口浪尖

    As the CEO of a startup, she is in the front line of decision-making every day.

    作為一家新創公司的CEO,她每天都處於決策的最前線。