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| 释义 | line noun uk /laɪn/ us /laɪn/ linenoun (LONG MARK)A2[ C ] a long, thin mark on the surface of something: 线，线条 a straight line直线 Sign your name on the dotted line.请在虚线处签名。 She was very old and her face was covered with lines.她已非常年迈，脸上布满了皱纹。 in a straight lineMy legs felt all wobbly when I stood up and I couldn't walk in a straight line (= walk without moving to the side while moving forward).我站起来时觉得腿直打颤，走起路来左右摇晃。 Apply a fine line of highlighter along the middle of your top lip.用唇线笔沿着上嘴唇的中线细细地画上一道。 Draw a horizontal line across the bottom of the page.在本页底部画一条水平线。 Cut on or just inside the pencil line.沿着铅笔线或紧贴着线内侧剪裁。 Draw a pair of parallel lines.画两条平行线。 Join the points A and B together on the diagram with a straight line.将图上的 A 点和 B 点用直线连起来。 Patterns and shapes amorphous arabesque argyle asymmetrically asymmetry fishhook flecked formless formlessly fretted saltire scalloped scissor semilunaris shapeable vee wavery wavily weave willow pattern linenoun (ROW)C2[ C ] a group of people or things arranged in a row: 行，排，列 a line of trees一行树 The prisoners formed a line against the wall.犯人靠墙站成了一排。 [ C ]US(UKqueue) a group of people standing one behind the other who are waiting for something: （一群人排列等候所形成的）队，排 get in lineJust get in line and wait your turn like everyone else.和别人一样排队等着去。 wait in lineI had to wait in line for three hours to get tickets. stand in lineI was standing in line at the grocery store. first in lineAlex was first in line at 6 a. m. this morning. Yellow Dog Productions/Stone/GettyImages in some team sports, a number of players in a team who typically play next to or near to each other: back lineThe team looked good going forward, but their back line looked shaky. forward lineShe exploited her speed to generate scoring opportunities, to the left side of a three-player forward line. offensive lineThe Chargers have a strong offensive line. a long line of a series of people or things that follow each other in time: （相继的）一系列 She is the latest in a long line of controversial leaders.在一系列颇具争议的领导者中，她是最新的一位。 A long line of traffic edged its way forward.一条长长的车龙缓缓向前移动。 A ragged line of people were waiting at the bus stop.公交车站上人们排起歪歪扭扭的长队在等车。 There was a solid line of traffic in front of us. We were asked to stand in two lines three metres apart.要求我们站成间距为3米的两排。 She arranged all her teddies in a line on the carpet. The Patriots have an awesome defensive line this season. Things collected in lines or rings chain column crocodile file interrow queue rank ring rope row single file string thread tier train two-tier You can also find related words, phrases, and synonyms in the topics: Competitors & participants in sports & games linenoun (DIVISION)C2[ C ] a long, thin and sometimes imaginary mark that forms the edge, border, or limit of something: 边线，界线；界限 state lineThe police couldn't arrest him because he'd fled across the state line.警方无法逮捕他，因为他已经逃过了国界。 dividing line For many television viewers the dividing line between fact and fiction is becoming increasingly blurred.在许多电视观众看来，事实与虚构之间的界限已经越来越模糊了。 [ C ] in sport, one of the painted marks that form the limits of the playing area or of part of the playing area: Carter bundled the ball over the line for the opening goal. His long-range shot was caught on the line by the goalkeeper. That ball was definitely in! It was nowhere near the line! [ C ] in sport, the painted mark that signals the finishing point of a race: cross the lineThe British pair crossed the line more than four seconds clear of the field. She was leading into the last 10 metres, but was pipped onthe line. Synonym finishing line The river serves as the line of demarcation between the two counties. This path marks the dividing line between my land and my neighbour's.这条路是我和邻居的土地分界线。 The president said NATO expansion will finally erase the boundary line in Europe artificially created by the Cold War. The ball rose in a high arc and fell behind the boundary line.球在空中高高地划了一条弧线落在边线外。 He thought the ball had bounced on the line, but the umpire said it was out.他认为球落在线上，但裁判说球出界了。 Edges & extremities of objects apex apical apices bevel border bottom cap circumference crown edge extremity foot line of demarcation palm-fringed perimeter peripherally periphery rim spout verge You can also find related words, phrases, and synonyms in the topics: Surfaces on which sports take place Refereeing & judging in sport linenoun (PHONE)B2[ C ] a connection to a phone system: 电话线（路） I'm afraid your line's been disconnected because your last bill hasn't been paid.恐怕你的电话线已经被切断了，因为上次的账单你还没付呢。 If you want to air your opinions live on the radio, the lines will be open (= you can phone) from eight o'clock.如果你想通过电台广播发表自己的看法，可从8点起拨打电话。 on the lineI've got Chris Foster on the line for you. Do you want to take it now or call her back later?克丽丝‧福斯特打电话找你。你想现在接电话还是过一会儿给她打回去？ hold the lineformalPlease hold the line (= wait). I'll see if she's available.请等一下。我看她在不在。 If you'll hold the line a moment I'll hand you over to someone who might be able to help. She's on the phone at the moment - will you hold the line? I've got John on the line for you. His line's busy at the moment - will you call back later? My mother came on the line to tell me to eat properly. Communications - telephone equipment answering machine blower brick burner call box cell phone device dumbphone extension mouthpiece phablet powerbank sim SIM card smartphone speakerphone switchboard telephone telephone booth telephone exchange linenoun (RAILWAY)B1[ C ] (the route followed by) a railway track: 铁轨；铁道；铁路线 The train was delayed, apparently due to leaves on the line.火车晚点了，听说是由于铁路线上的落叶所致。 She says that the Northern Line is the worst on the London Underground. branch lineMainline services can be very quick, but travelling on the branch lines is much slower.乘坐干线火车速度很快，但支线就慢得多了。 Due to wet leaves on the line, this train will arrive an hour late. The rebels had dynamited the railway line.叛乱分子炸毁了铁路线。 The east coast railway line has been electrified.东海岸铁路线已经实现了电气化。 Trains may be subject to delay on the Northern Line - we apologize for any inconvenience caused. the main line between Belfast and Dublin Railways & railway lines aerial tram aerial tramway Amtrak artery branch line electrify funicular junction level crossing metro railroad RR siding signal signal box sleeper switch underground unelectrified whistle-stop linenoun (APPROACH TO SUBJECT)C2[ C ] a way of dealing with or thinking about something or someone: 做法，方法；看法，立场 official lineThe government's official line has always been to refuse to negotiate with terrorists.政府的官方立场一贯是拒绝与恐怖分子谈判。 take a line withThe courts should take a tougher line with (= punish more severely) sex offenders.法庭应对性犯罪者实施更加严厉的惩罚。 line onSeveral Labour MPs disagree with their party's line on taxation.几名工党议员对该党的税收政策持不同意见。 take a lineWhat sort of line (= method of arguing) do you think we should take in the pay negotiations?你认为我们在工资谈判中应采取哪种策略？ line of inquiry The police are confident that this new line of inquiry will lead them to the murderer.警方相信采用这种新的调查方法一定会找出凶手。 along ethnic, political, etc. linesIt seems inevitable that the country will be divided along ethnic lines.那个国家似乎无法避免民族分裂的命运。 line of reasoning, thinking, etc. C2 a way of thinking about a particular subject: 推理/思考等的方法 We cannot agree with their line of reasoning.他们不能同意他们考虑问题的方法。 Her speech deviated little from the official party line.她的演讲基本上贯彻了政党的官方路线。 The government can't be seen to be taking a soft line with criminals. Ministers who wouldn't toe the party line were swiftly got rid of.不愿遵从该政党方针的部长们被立刻免职。 The government is continuing to take a tough line on terrorism.政府继续对恐怖主义采取强硬的态度。 The new head teacher takes a tough line on bullying. Ways of achieving things a means to an endidiom actively aid another avenue bases basis formula media method methodological methodologically procedure standard operating procedure strategy styleless stylistic stylistically thus vehicle You can also find related words, phrases, and synonyms in the topics: Opinions, beliefs and points of view linenoun (MILITARY)C2[ C ] a row of positions used to defend against enemy attack, especially the ones closest to enemy positions: 防线，战线 They were taken prisoner while on a reconnaissance mission behind enemy lines.他们是在敌后执行侦察任务时被俘的。 figurativeIn a game of football, the goalkeeper is the last line of defence.在足球比赛中，守门员是最后一道防线。 Journalists had insisted on getting to the front line of the battle, heedless of the risks.记者们不顾危险坚持来到战斗前线。 The troops took up their battle positions at the front line.部队进入了前线的战斗阵地。 We managed to break through enemy lines. There was panic on the enemy lines. We simply had to wait in our lines. Places involved in military activity air bridge air corridor bases Bastille battlefield battleground command centre command post emplacement enceinte fort guardroom installation Martello tower multi-front observation post obstacle course unmanned war zone watchtower linenoun (ICE HOCKEY)[ C ] in ice hockey, a group of players in a team who play at the same time : He is a left winger on the team's third line. The coach used the delay as an opportunity to change lines. See also line change Hockey backchecking biscuit blocker boarding broomball eleven freeze major penalty minor minor penalty off the ballidiom penalty shootout pipe stack stickhandler stickwork street hockey sweater target man tend You can also find related words, phrases, and synonyms in the topics: Sports & games generally linenoun (SHAPE)[ C ] the shape of something that has been designed or created: （设计或创造出的）轮廓，外形线条 They have a reputation for designing cars with elegant aerodynamic lines.他们以设计优雅的流线型汽车而享有盛誉。 Patterns and shapes amorphous arabesque argyle asymmetrically asymmetry fishhook flecked formless formlessly fretted saltire scalloped scissor semilunaris shapeable vee wavery wavily weave willow pattern linenoun (SUPPORT)[ C ] a long, strong, thin piece of material, such as string, rope, or wire, used to support something: 绳，索 clothes lineI'd hung the washing out on the clothes line.我会把洗好的衣物晾在晾衣绳上。 He was in the garden putting the washing on the line (= clothes line). Can you feel the fish tugging on the line?你能感觉到鱼在钓线上挣扎吗？ Cords, ropes, cables & string bell pull bowline bungee cable catgut fibre flex halter halyard harness landline lanyard lariat lashing rein rope shackles shock cord stringed stringy linenoun (COMPANY)[ C ] a company that transports people or goods: 客运公司;运输公司 a shipping line海运公司 Enterprises acquiree acquirer acquiror agency answering service clicks and mortaridiom conglomerate consortium est. estate agent financial technology fintech firm org organizational organizationally parent company partner up wholly-owned zombie company linenoun (REMARK)[ C ] a remark that is intended to entertain, persuade, or deceive: （为达到逗乐、劝说或欺骗目的而说的）话语，词句，言语 a speech full of memorable lines令人难忘的讲话 line aboutHe keeps giving me that line about not being able to do any work because his computer is down.他不停地跟我说因为电脑有问题他没法干活了。 Who was it who came up with that famous line about "lies, damned lies and statistics?"“谎言，可恶的谎言和数据”这句名言是谁说的？ Remarks & remarking air annotate annotation annotator aside backbite backbiting barb commentary descant dog whistle felicity innuendo mention observation parting shot platitude profundity sideswipe zinger linenoun (WORDS)B1[ C ] a row of words that form part of a text: （文本中的）字行 We could get more lines on the page if we reduced the type size.如果把字号调小一点，我们就可以在这一页上多加几行字。 The computer screen displays 80 characters per line.计算机屏幕每行可显示80个字符。 opening lineShe immediately recognized the opening lines of Tolstoy's 'Anna Karenina'. [ Cusually plural ] the words that an actor speaks when performing in a film, play, etc.: （电影或话剧演员的）词，台词 I only had two lines in the whole play.在整出戏中我只有两句台词。 learn your linesShe hasn't learned her lines yet, and we've got our first rehearsal tomorrow.我们明天就要进行首次排练了，可她连台词还没记熟呢。 forget your linesI'm terrified of forgetting my lines.我特别害怕忘词。 lines[ plural ]UK a punishment for school students in which a sentence has to be written repeatedly: （学校里对学生作出的）罚抄写 She got 200 lines for swearing at her teacher.她因辱骂老师被罚抄写200遍。 Pieces of writing annotation biographic blog post caption Chyron creative writing draft femslash intertextual intertextuality intertextually juvenilia legend manuscript passage self-portrait thought piece transcript uncaptioned versification You can also find related words, phrases, and synonyms in the topics: Cinema & theatre: casting, roles & scripts linenoun (MUSIC)[ C ] a short series of musical notes一串音符 See also bass line Technical music terms acciaccatura accidental aeolian aleatory alto clef antiphonal discordant harmonic harmonic progression harmony hemidemisemiquaver inversion overtone ritardando rubato scherzando scordatura secco recitative voice part whole step linenoun (JOB)[ Cusually singular ] the type of job someone does: 行业 line of work"What line of work are you in?" "I'm a teacher."“你是干哪一行的？”“我是老师。” line of businessYou meet some very interesting people in my line of business.干我这行可以遇到一些非常有趣的人。 linenoun (GOODS)C1[ C ] a range of similar things that are for sale: （商品的）类，类别 There are discounts on many items from our older lines.我们这里的很多旧货都打折。 I was shown all their new lines.他们给我看了他们所有的新货。 Products & producers anti-dumping badging begetter big pharma big tobacco dry goods end product fabricator general-purpose generator generic haul marque mover non-proprietary notion output overstock proprietary specialize See alsodraw the line draw a line under something Idiomsall along the line along the lines of something along the same lines be in line for something be in line to do something be in line to the throne in line with something off his/her line be on the line be out of line with something get a line on someone have a nice, good, etc. line in something in the line of duty line of sight put/lay something on the line somewhere along the line step/be out of line line verb[ T ] uk /laɪn/ us /laɪn/ lineverb[T] (FORM ROW)C2 to form a row along the side of something: 沿着…形成一排 line the streetsThousands of people lined the streets to watch the presidential procession pass by.数千人站在街道两旁观看总统车队通过。 line the routePolice lined the route of the demonstration.警察站在游行路线的两侧。 (be) lined withWe cycled along country lanes lined with trees. Sitting and standing akimbo astride bestride cross-legged crouch on all foursidiom pew plump (someone/something) down pose rampant reseat seat sit stance stand around stand aside stand round stand up strike surface You can also find related words, phrases, and synonyms in the topics: Geometry: parts of geometrical shapes lineverb[T] (COVER)to cover the inside surface of something: 衬;铺，垫 line something with somethingI lined the drawers with old wallpaper.我用旧墙纸垫抽屉。 How much would it cost to have this jacket lined?给这件夹克衫做个内衬需要多少钱？ Full-length mirrors lined each wall of the bathroom.洗手间的每一面墙上都挂着全身镜。 Covering and adding layers additive asphalt bestrew bind blanket blindfold bury fall over film film over gum gum something up inlaid retile retread seasoned slap slap something on smother something in/with something tent Idiomline your pocket(s) Phrasal verbsline (someone) up line something up line | American Dictionaryline noun us/lɑɪn/ linenoun (LONG MARK)[ C ] a long, thin mark on the surface of something: Draw a straight line. You shouldn’t drive across the double yellow lines. As I grow older, lines and wrinkles show on my face. [ C ] geometry A line is a row of points that continues in both directions and is usually represented by a long thin mark. linenoun (EDGE)[ C ] a real or imaginary mark that forms the edge, border, or limit of something: The police caught him before he crossed the state line. [ C ] A line is also a mark on a sports field which shows where things can or cannot happen, or which measures the field: the foul line the 50-yard line the free-throw line linenoun (STRING)[ C ] a length of string, rope, or wire that is used to support something: fishing line Would you help me hang the wash out on the line? linenoun (ROW)[ C ] a row of people or things: There was a long line at the movie theater. Just get in/on line and wait your turn. [ C ] In football, the lines are the two front rows of opposing players who face one another at the start of a play: the offensive/defensive line linenoun (SERIES)[ Cusually sing ] a series of people, esp. members of the same family, following one another in time: He comes from a long line of doctors. linenoun (MILITARY)[ C ] a row of military positions, particularly the ones closest to enemy positions: the front line behind enemy lines linenoun (WIRE/CONNECTION)[ C ] an electrical or telephone wire or connection: Power lines were down after the storm. That line is busy – may I take a message? linenoun (PIPE)[ C ] a system of pipes: a water/gas line linenoun (RAILROAD)[ C ] a train route, or a railroad track: rail/commuter lines linenoun (COMPANY)[ C ] a company that has an organized system of transport by ship, truck, aircraft, or bus: a shipping line linenoun (WORDS)[ C ] a row of words that form part of a text: Limericks are humorous five-line poems. [ C ] A line is also a short written message: Drop me a line when you get a chance. [ C ] A line is also a remark that is intended to amuse, persuade, or deceive: He gave me some line about how his father is the mayor. [ C ] Lines are also the words that actors speak when performing. linenoun (DIRECTION)[ Cusually sing ] a direction or path: Fortunately, the pedestrian wasn’t in the line of fire. linenoun (WAY OF DEALING)[ C ] a way of dealing with or thinking about something or someone: I couldn’t follow his line of reasoning. linenoun (JOB)[ C ] a job, interest, or activity: "What line of work are you in?" "I’m a teacher." linenoun (GOODS)[ C ] a type of goods: Our new swimwear line will be in stores shortly. Idiomsa fine line in line for something in line with something in the line of duty on the line line verb[ T ] us/lɑɪn/ lineverb[T] (COVER)to cover the inside surface of an object with another material: I lined the kitchen cabinets with shelf paper. Idiomline your pocket(s) Phrasal verbsline someone/something up line up (someone/something) line | Business Englishline noun[ C ] uk /laɪn/us COMMERCE a range of similar products: There are discounts on many items from our older lines. As with other books in this publisher's line, this one is written for a popular audience. I showed them all our new product lines. line of sthThe company's spring line of handbags is wonderful. lines of bonds/stocks/sharesThe state is selling three lines of bonds. PRODUCTION a system of making goods in which a worker repeatedly does the same tasks on every item and then passes it to the next worker: The first year they had me on the line putting wheels on Cadillacs. assembly/processing/production lineEight additional production lines were installed in the town's only factory. a line foreman/supervisor COMMUNICATIONS a connection to a telephone or data system: I'm afraid your phone line has been disconnected. The company's first fibre-optic lines were installed in 1998. Keep the lines open in case the boss calls with a final decision. on the lineMike Saunders is on the line for you. a connection to a public service for water, liquid waste, or electricity: Power transmission lines were out for three weeks after the hurricane. Interference from the electric lines caused the equipment to malfunction. Construction workers installed a water line where Walnut Avenue and First Street intersect. a series of people that follow each other in time: He comes from a long line of entrepreneurs. a series of people in order of importance: the first/second, etc. in lineHe is second in line to take over the company. someone's job, industry, or area of activity: "What line of work are you in?" "I'm a professor." You meet some very interesting people in my line of business. BANKING a way of getting money: line of credit/revenueYour bank can raise your line of credit if you have a good payment history. a group of people or things arranged in a row: march/stand/wait in lineIf you don't like standing in line, do your part to make sure you're an efficient customer. TRANSPORT a company that transports people or goods: a railway/shipping lineThe shipping line carried fewer containers last year bring sth into line (with sth) to make something the same as or similar to something else: He'd like to bring the pay of an Army private into line with that of a police constable. come/get/fall into line to start to officially agree with a plan or idea or to do something in the same way as other people, organizations, companies, etc.: We are considering legal action if they do not come into line soon. in the firing line(alsoin the line of fire) likely to receive criticism or to lose a job: Next in the environment firing line are the CEOs of the world's biggest chemical companies. Jack put himself in the line of fire by talking to the press about our problems. get sb in line to make someone agree to your way of doing something: If we have to change supervisors to get everybody in line, we will. You better get your people in line, or you'll lose the battle for market share. hold the line COMMUNICATIONS to keep a someone waiting on the telephone: Will you hold the line while I check my calendar? to continue to have an opinion, especially after a lot of argument: She must hold the line against this kind of criticism. to keep a price or amount of money at the same level: The aim of the current administration is to hold the line on taxes. The chancellor has agreed to hold the line on tuition costs for in-state students next year. in line for sth likely to get something: American banks are first in line for the small, low-risk deals. Mortgage brokers could be next in line for a ban on commissions. in line to do sth to have a very good chance of doing something: The water company is in line to make a 7% efficiency cost-saving on the project. in line with sth similar to something or at the same level as something: The company's results are in line withstock market expectations. We are seeking a pay rise that's in line with inflation. on the line if something is on the line, it could easily be lost or destroyed: When it's your personal credibility on the line, it's best to stop making crude jokes in meetings. He put his career on the line when he went public about his employer's lies. toe the line(US alsotoe the mark) to behave according to an official rule, especially when you do not agree with it: The new guy is better salesman and will toe the marketing department's line much more closely. See alsoairline assembly line bottom line credit line fixed-line full line helpline landline offline onlineadverb production line wireline line verb[ T ] uk /laɪn/us line sb's pockets to make someone richer, especially in illegal or dishonest ways: They're the sort of Washington politicians who would line the pockets of their Wall Street friends. These are simply clutching, greedy people who are just manipulating society at large to line their pockets. Phrasal verbsline up line sb/sth up Collocations withlinelineThese are words often used in combination with line. Click on a collocation to see more examples of it. freight line There is the opportunity to open the existing rail freight line that runs through part of my constituency. From the Hansard archive Example from the Hansard archive. Contains Parliamentary information licensed under the Open Parliament Licence v3.0 line of argumentation The implications of this line of argumentation may be lost on most readers today: the cold war had just begun, anticommunism was a dominating sentiment. line of communication The line of communication works when waveforms travel through a medium such as air or by solid coupling and activate at the point where similar resonances match. These examples are from corpora and from sources on the web. Any opinions in the examples do not represent the opinion of the Cambridge Dictionary editors or of Cambridge University Press or its licensors. 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