front-line
UK/'frʌnt'lain/US
Definitions
adj.
At the most active, important, or dangerous position in a conflict or activity.
前线的；第一线的
n.
The line of contact between opposing forces; the foremost position.
前线；第一线
Root Breakdown
Root-derivedfront (foremost) + line = the foremost line of contact; figuratively, the most demanding position in any effort (front-line workers).
Root front still carries 22 more wordsCommon Collocations
- 1.front-line workers一线工作者
- 2.front-line troops前线部队
- 3.front-line staff一线员工
Example Sentences
- 1.
Front-line workers kept hospitals running during the crisis.