second string
noun /ˌsekənd ˈstrɪŋ/
/ˌsekənd ˈstrɪŋ/
(especially North American English)- the players in a sports team who are available to replace those who start a game; one of these players
第二串：运动队中可以代替开始比赛的球员；这些球员之一 - United's second string were in Reserve Cup action last night.
昨晚曼联的二线队参加了预备队杯的比赛。 - Wilson was a second string for New Zealand in last week's match.
在上周的比赛中，威尔逊是新西兰队的替补队员。
- United's second string were in Reserve Cup action last night.