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词汇 sideline
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sideline n.

also side-line, "line extending along or attached to the side of anything," 1768; see side (adj.) + line (n.). The specific sense of "line marking the limits of playing area" (on a football field, etc.) is by 1862.

The meaning "course of business aside from one's regular occupation" is from 1890. The railway sense of "line extending from a main line" is from 1890. The figurative sense of "position removed from active participation" is attested from 1934 (from the railway sense or from sports, because players who are not in the game stand along the sidelines).

The verb meaning "put out of play" is from 1945. Related: Sidelined; sidelines; sidelining.

updated on September 30, 2022

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