second row
second row — noun
1. the line of chairs placed immediately behind the front row in venues such as the
the line of chairs placed immediately behind the front row in venues such as theatres, classrooms, or aeroplanes — close to the stage or screen without being at the very front.
Maeve always chooses the second row in lectures — close enough to see the board without straining her neck.
collocation: in the second row
We bought tickets in the second row so that the children could see every puppet on the stage.
Eitan sat in the second row of the aeroplane and had plenty of legroom despite his height.
The second row of the cinema was completely empty, so Ingrid moved forward for a better view.
Students who arrive early usually grab the second row because the front row feels too exposed.
- row two
less common; used in numbered seating systems rather than descriptions
- front row
the row of seats nearest the stage or screen
文法句型
the second row
in the second row
用法筆記
Usually preceded by 'the' when referring to a specific venue. The preposition 'in' is the most common collocation ('in the second row').
常見錯誤
2. the line of people positioned directly behind those in the front row in a group
the line of people positioned directly behind those in the front row in a group photograph or formal picture.
In the class photo, the taller students stood in the second row behind the front row.
pattern: stood in the second row
Asher spotted himself in the second row of the wedding picture, grinning next to his cousin Sofia.
The team photo shows the captain kneeling in the front row and the coach standing in the second row.
I can barely see Lan in that group shot — she is in the second row, half-hidden behind Selim.
The second row of the graduation photo included all the faculty members who taught the class.
- back row
can be used when the photo has only two rows; more general
- middle row
appropriate when the photo has three or more rows
- front row
the people closest to the camera in a photograph
文法句型
the second row
in the second row (of a photo)
用法筆記
Commonly used with the preposition 'in' ('in the second row of the photo'). The front row typically refers to people sitting or kneeling on the ground, with the second row standing behind them.
常見錯誤
3. the set of two players in a rugby scrum who pack down between the front row (the
the set of two players in a rugby scrum who pack down between the front row (the hooker and props) and the back row (the flankers and number eight), responsible for generating pushing power and contesting lineouts.
The second row are responsible for providing the main pushing power in the scrum.
phrase: the second row (as collective unit taking plural verb)
South Africa's second row dominated the lineout throughout the match, winning nearly every throw.
A strong second row is essential for any team that wants to win clean possession at scrum time.
The coach praised the second row for their disciplined performance in the set piece.
In professional rugby, the second row often includes the tallest players on the field because of their lineout duties.
- lock
common alternative term in rugby union, used especially in the UK, Australia, and New Zealand
- second-row forward
more formal, synonym for the collective position
文法句型
the second row (collective noun)
play in the second row
用法筆記
Can take either a singular or plural verb depending on whether the speaker treats 'second row' as a unit ('the second row is…') or as a pair of individuals ('the second row are…'). British English favours the plural.
常見錯誤
4. an individual rugby player who occupies the second-row position in a scrum, typi
an individual rugby player who occupies the second-row position in a scrum, typically one of the tallest and strongest players on the team, responsible for pushing in the scrum and jumping in lineouts.
Dewi has been playing as a second row for the national team since he turned twenty-two.
pattern: play as a second row
The new second row is known for his exceptional jumping ability during lineouts.
Minho was moved from flanker to second row to add more height to the team's scrum.
At six foot five, Adisa makes an excellent second row who can dominate the middle of the lineout.
The team signed two new second rows during the off-season to strengthen their pack.
- lock
the more common term for an individual second-row player, especially in rugby union
- second-row forward
explicit; used when clarity between the position and the player is needed
文法句型
a second row
play as a second row
second row (player name)
用法筆記
When referring to an individual player, 'second row' is a countable noun ('a second row', 'two second rows'). Do not confuse this with the collective sense (sense 3), where 'the second row' refers to both players together.
常見錯誤
second row — adjective
1. describing a seat, ticket, or position that is in the row immediately behind the
describing a seat, ticket, or position that is in the row immediately behind the front row in a theatre, classroom, aeroplane, sports venue, or similar space.
Ava was delighted to find second-row tickets still available for the Broadway musical.
collocation: second-row tickets
Second-row seats offer an excellent view of the stage without the risk of neck strain.
The second-row passengers on the plane were among the first to reach the front exit.
For a comfortable view of the whiteboard, pick a second-row desk rather than sitting at the back.
The tour guide reserved second-row spots for the elderly guests so they would not have to stand.
文法句型
second-row + noun
用法筆記
Always used before a noun ('second-row seats', 'second-row view'). Do not use predicatively — 'the seats are second row' is incorrect; say 'the seats are in the second row' instead.
常見錯誤
2. describing the role, performance, or selection of the rugby players who pack dow
describing the role, performance, or selection of the rugby players who pack down in the middle of a scrum — directly behind the hooker and props and in front of the flankers.
The team is scouting for a second-row forward who can add both height and muscle to the scrum.
collocation: second-row forward
His second-row experience gives him a clear advantage when reading opposition lineout plays.
Several second-row players from the visiting side were substituted after the first half.
The coach's second-row selections surprised the commentators, as both picks were unusually short for the position.
A good second-row partnership requires trust between the two locks and clear communication at the lineout.
- lock
the more common term in rugby union; 'lock forward' is another variant
文法句型
second-row + noun
用法筆記
Always hyphenated when used attributively before a noun ('second-row forward'). The adjective form is interchangeable with 'second-row' or 'lock' when referring to the position, but 'lock' is more colloquial among players and fans.