battle line
复数形式
battle lines
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战线, 前线
the dividing line between opposing sides in a conflict or confrontation
The origin of the idiom "battle line" can be traced back to military tactics and strategies employed in ancient warfare. The concept of organizing forces in a linear formation can be found in various historical periods and civilizations, including ancient Greece, Rome, and medieval Europe. The specific term "battle line" itself emerged as a descriptor for the position or alignment of troops facing the enemy during conflicts. Over time, the term has been adopted and adapted in different contexts beyond its military origins to represent divisions or confrontations in various arenas, such as politics, sports, or even metaphorical battles of ideas.
- The battle line in the debate was drawn over the issue of gun control.
辩论中的战线是在枪支管制问题上划定的。
- In the heated debate over healthcare reform, it was clear that battle lines were drawn between those advocating for a universal system and those supporting a private-market approach.
在关于医疗改革的热烈辩论中，很明显战线是在倡导普遍制度的人和支持私营市场方法的人之间划定的。
- In the political arena, battle lines are sharply defined between liberals and conservatives on issues such as gun control and taxation.
在政治舞台上，自由派和保守派在枪支控制和税收等问题上的战线是明确界定的。
- The battle lines were drawn over the proposed budget cuts.
围绕提出的预算削减，战线被划定了。
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战线, 战斗前线
the position where troops are arranged and ready for combat
- The soldiers formed a battle line along the ridge to defend their position.
士兵们沿着山脊形成了一条战线来保卫他们的阵地。
- The general ordered the troops to advance and establish a battle line in the open field.
将军命令部队前进并在开阔地建立战线。
- In World War I, trench warfare often involved soldiers hunkering down in their battle lines for extended periods.
在第一次世界大战中，堑壕战常常涉及士兵长时间蜷缩在他们的战线中。
- Despite the chaos of battle, the soldiers maintained their battle line, holding their ground.
尽管战斗混乱，士兵们仍保持着战线，坚守阵地。