array
noun [ C usually singular ] uk/əˈreɪ/ us/əˈreɪ/
（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
a large group of things or people, especially one that is attractive or causes admiration or has been positioned in a particular way
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. 他们坐在那儿，面对着无数的采访话筒和摄影机镜头。
array
verb [ T usually passive ] uk/əˈreɪ/ us/əˈreɪ/
布置；排列
to arrange a group of things in a particular way
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。
配置（兵力）
to arrange a group of soldiers in a position for fighting