array
[ə'reɪ] noun countable usually singular
■a large group of things or people, especially one which is attractive or causes admiration and often one which has been positioned in a particular way （尤指非常有吸引力、令人赞赏并常以特定的方式排列的）一系列，一批，大量，大群•There was a splendid array of food on the table.满桌子都是美味佳肴。 •They sat before an array of microphones and cameras.他们坐在那里，面对着无数的麦克风和摄影机镜头。
[ə'reɪ] verb transitive usually passive
■to arrange a group of things in a particular way 布置；排列•A large number of magazines were arrayed on the stand.报摊上摆放着很多杂志。 •Arrayed (= Standing in a group) before him were 40 schoolchildren in purple and green.40名身穿紫绿两色校服的小学生列队站在他面前。 ■to arrange a group of soldiers in a position for fighting 配置（兵力） |