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firing lineBrE /ˈfaɪərɪŋ laɪn/NAmE /ˈfaɪərɪŋ laɪn/ noun ●be in the ˈfiring line(BrE) (NAmE be on the ˈfiring line) to be in a position where you can be shot at 处于射程以内to be in a position where people can criticize or blame you 处于易受批评（或责备）的地位◆The employment secretary found himself in the firing line over recent job cuts. 劳工部长因近期的工作岗位削减而备受责难。 |