| 释义 |
● 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。See also firing line |