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ˈaction ˌstations noun [plural] British EnglishBrE PMthe positions that people such as soldiers or the police take when they are getting ready to fight or deal with a difficult situation – often used to tell people to go to these positions 〔士兵、警察等的〕岗位〔常用于下命令〕 Crew, return to action stations! 全体人员，各就各位！
action stations• An emergency call received, action stations for the Auxiliary Fire Service.