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line
68 ENTRIES FOUND:
plural lines
plural lines
Learner's definition of LINE
1
[count]
a : a long narrow mark on a surface线
- I drew a straight line down the page to separate the two lists.我在页面上画了一条直线将这两个列表分开。
- a curved line曲线
- Cut the paper along the dotted line.沿虚线把纸裁开。
- a horizontal/vertical/diagonal line水平/垂直/对角线
b : a mark on the ground that shows the edge of the playing area in a sport（运动场地的）场界，场地线 — see also finish line, foul line, goal line, starting line
- a tennis serve that was over the line网球发球出界
2
[count] : an area or border that separates two places分界线 — often used figuratively常用作比喻 — see also borderline, dividing line, international date line, poverty line
- property lines地界线
- After three hours on the road, they finally crossed the state line.上路三小时后，他们终于跨过州界。
- the town line这个小镇的边界
- They have overstepped the line of good taste. [=they have shown poor taste in their actions]他们文雅过度而流于庸俗。
- The community is divided along racial lines. [=people of different races do not like or agree with each other]社区里不同种族的人们之间存在界限。
- Their behavior has crossed the line. [=their behavior goes beyond what is acceptable]他们的行为越线了。
- There's sometimes only a very fine line [=a very small difference] between genius and madness.天才和疯子有时往往只有一线之隔。
3
[count]
a : a group of people or things that are next to each other in a row排；列
- The soldiers formed a line. = The soldiers got into a line.士兵们站成一排。
- Their yards were separated by a line of trees.他们的院子之间隔着一排树木。
b US : a group of people, vehicles, etc., that are in front of and behind each other in a row while they wait to move forward队列；队伍
- The line [=(chiefly Brit) queue] of fans moved slowly toward the box office.粉丝们排着长队朝售票处挪动。
- Everybody had to get in line and wait their turn.所有人都必须排队等候。
- The people were waiting/standing in line.人们都在排队等候。
◊ In most areas of the U.S., it is usual to say that people are (waiting/standing) in line for something.在美国多数地区通常用in line表示排队等候某事
- We waited in line for more than an hour to get tickets.为了买到票，我们排队等候了一个多小时。
◊ In some areas, especially in and near New York City, on line is used instead.在有些地方，特别是纽约市及其附近地区，用on line代替in line。
- We waited on line for more than an hour.我们排队等候了一个多小时。
4
[count] : the outline of a figure, body, or surface轮廓；外形线 — often plural常用复数
- the car's sleek lines汽车优美流畅的线条
- the lines of a coat大衣的外形轮廓
- a dress with figure-hugging lines有紧身线条的连衣裙
5
[count] : a long and thin rope, string, etc.细线；绳
- a fishing line钓鱼线
- We hung the wet clothes on the line. [=clothesline]我们把湿衣服挂在晒衣绳上。
6
[count]
a : a pipe for carrying something (such as steam, water, or oil)管线 — see also pipeline
- There was a break in the water line.水管有一处裂缝。
b : a wire or set of wires that carries electricity or a telephone signal电线；电话线
- During the storm, several power lines were knocked down.好几根电力线在暴风雨中被击倒。
- a telephone line电话线
7
[count] : a telephone connection电话线路
- I'm sorry, the line is busy/engaged.对不起，线路忙。
- The line suddenly went dead.电话突然断线了。
- All of our lines are currently busy. Please hold.我们所有的电话都占线，请不要挂机。
- There's a call for you on line 2.*2号线有你的电话。
- Please hold the line. [=please do not hang up the phone]请不要挂机。
- Mr. Smith is on the line. [=Mr. Smith has called and is waiting to speak with you on the telephone]史密斯先生正在等你听电话。
- The supervisor got on the line [=got on the phone] and explained the problem.主管接听了电话，并对问题做出了解释。
- I wasn't able to get him on the line.我打不通他的电话。
8
a [count] : a row of words, letters, numbers, or symbols written across a page一行（文字等）
- To save space, we'll cut out the last few lines of the article.为节省篇幅，我们将删去文章的最后几行。
- a line of poetry一行诗
- making adjustments to line spacing [=to the amount of space between lines]调整行距
also : a space on a page where such a line could be placed（页面上的）行
- a blank line空行
b lines [plural] : the words that an actor speaks in a play, movie, etc.台词
- All of the actors should have their lines memorized by next Friday.所有演员应在下周五前记住各自的台词。
- She fluffed some of her lines but delivered others well.她念错了一些台词，不过其余台词讲得很好。
c [count] : a short note or message短信息；便条
- Drop me a line [=send me a brief message] while you're away.你外出期间给我发个短信。
d [count] : a spoken or written comment评论；点评
- He always comes up with a funny/clever line to help people relax when the situation is tense.他总是在气氛紧张的时候来些俏皮/睿智的点评来帮大家放松。
- He didn't really answer my question—he just handed/gave me some line about how hard it can be to deal with these issues.他并没有真正回答我的问题——只是说了几句解决这些问题可能会多么棘手的话。
- a salesman with a smooth line [=a smooth way of talking]能说会道的推销员
- (US) a guy with a clever pickup line = (Brit) a guy with a clever chat-up line [=a comment made by a man to start a conversation with a woman he is attracted to]擅于与异性搭讪的男人
9
[count] : a wrinkle on a person's skin皱纹
- the deep lines on his face他脸上深深的皱纹
- I noticed the fine lines around her eyes when she smiled.我注意到她笑起来眼睛周围有细小的皱纹。
- a worry line [=a wrinkle on a person's face caused by worrying]忧虑的皱纹
10
[count] : the path along which something moves or is directed路径
- a bullet's line of flight子弹的飞行线路
- Some civilians got caught in the line of fire. [=they were in the place where bullets were being shot]一些平民被困在了交火地区。
- She was standing right in my line of sight/vision. [=she was standing right where I was looking]她正好挡住了我的视线。
11
[count] : a railroad track铁轨
- The train was stopped because a tree had fallen across the line.火车停了下来，因为一棵树横倒在铁轨上。
12
[count] : production line
- They had to shut down the line when one of the machines broke down.其中一台机器出了故障后，他们只得停了这条生产线。
13
a [singular] : a series of similar things一系列（类似事物）
- This is just the latest in a long line of problems.这只是一系列问题中最新的一个。
b [count] : the people in a family : the series of people who are born in a family as years pass家族
- She comes from a long line of farmers. [=there have been many farmers in her family in the past]她出身于世代务农的家庭。
- He claims that he is descended from a royal line.他声称自己是皇室后裔。
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a : a way of behaving, thinking, etc.（行为、思考等的）方式 — see also hard line
- He took a firm line with his son. [=he treated his son in a firm way]他对儿子要求很严格。
- I don't follow your line of reasoning. [=I don't understand the reasoning behind what you are saying]我不明白你的推理方法。
- The police are pursuing a new line of inquiry/investigation.警方正在实施一种新的调查方法。
- Our current method isn't working. We need to try a different line of attack.我们目前的办法不奏效，需要尝试别的解决方法。
b : an official or public position or opinion（官方或公共的）立场，观点
- He is a politician who has always adhered closely to the party line on just about everything. [=who has always supported the position taken by his political party]他是一名政治家，在任何事情上都始终坚持他所属政党的路线。
15
[count] : an area of activity or interest行业；兴趣范围
- She got a job in the retail line.她在零售业找了份工作。
- That kind of thing isn't really in my line. [=that kind of thing doesn't really interest me]对那种事我还真不感兴趣。
- He's in a dangerous line of work. [=he has a dangerous job]他从事危险行业的工作。
- I don't know what line of business she's in.我不知道她干哪一行。
- a soldier/policeman/fireman who was killed in the line of duty [=was killed while doing his job]因公殉职的士兵/警察/消防员
16
[count] : the position of military forces who are facing the enemy阵地；前线；战线 — see also front line
- The enemy soldiers broke through the line.敌军突破了防线。
- a secret mission behind enemy lines [=a secret mission in an area controlled by the enemy]深入敌后的秘密任务
17
[count] : a group of related products that are sold by one company（一家公司所销售货物的）种类，类型
- a line of clothing = a clothing line服装种类
- The company is coming out with a new product line.公司正推出一种新产品。
18
[count]
a : a system used for moving people or things from one place to another交通线路
- a bus line公共汽车线路
- a steamship line轮船航线
- military supply lines军事补给线
also : a company that owns or controls such a system运输公司 — see also airline
- He owns a trucking line.他拥有一家货车运输公司。
b : a system that allows people to share information通信系统
- We need to keep the lines of communication open.我们需要保持通信系统畅通。
19
lines [plural] — used in phrases like along the lines of to refer to something that is similar or close to the thing being mentioned用于along the lines of等短语，指类似于所提及事物的某物
- We need something along the lines of a small cart. = We need a small cart or something along those/similar lines. [=we need a small cart or something like that]我们需要一辆类似于小推车的东西。
- He said he was too busy to help, or something along those lines.他说他太忙了，所以帮不上忙或者类似的话。
20
[count] American football
b : the players who are positioned on the line of scrimmage锋线队员
- the defensive/offensive line防守/进攻锋线
21
[count] : an amount of an illegal drug (such as cocaine) that is arranged in a thin line so that it can be breathed into the nose through a straw（准备吸用的）散放成细线的毒品
- a line of cocaine一细条可卡因
along the line
informal : during a process or series of events在…过程中；在…环节
- He seems to have lost his interest in music somewhere along the line. [=at some time in the past]他似乎在过去某个时候已丧失了对音乐的兴趣。
cross the line
down the line
informal : in the future将来
- If you don't finish school, you'll regret it down the line.如果你不完成学业，将来会后悔的。
- We'll have to correct these problems further down the line.今后我们还需进一步纠正这些问题。
draw a/the line
1
: to see or understand the difference between things区分；划清界限
- Where do you draw the line between what is good and bad art?你如何界定艺术的好与不好？
- It is sometimes hard to draw a line between right and wrong.有时候很难分清是非对错。
2
: to refuse to do or allow something : to set a limit拒绝；限制 — usually + at
- We couldn't invite everyone so we drew the line at immediate family members only.我们不可能邀请所有的人，所以就限定只请直系亲属。
- He helps me out a lot but draws the line at cleaning the bathroom.他帮我做了很多事，但就是不肯打扫卫生间。
fall in/into line
get/have a line on
US, informal : to get or have information about (someone or something that you are trying to find)获得…线索（或消息）
- Have the police managed to get a line on any of the suspects?警方成功获得嫌疑犯的线索了吗？
- She says she has a line on a new car.她说她打听到一辆新车。
hold the line
: to not allow any more changes or increases保持不变；坚持下去 — usually + against or on — see also 1line 7 (above)
- We need to hold the line against further expansion into our territory.我们需要抵御对我们领土的进一步侵占。
- The President has vowed to hold the line on tax increases. [=to not allow further tax increases]总统发誓要遏制税收继续上涨。
hook, line, and sinker
in line
1
— used to say that someone should get something or is likely to get something即将得到；可能得到
- He's in line for a promotion. = He's in line to get a promotion. [=he is going to be given a promotion]他即将得到晋升。
2
— used to refer to a person or thing that follows or could follow another person or thing顺次；依次
- The Vice President is first in line to succeed the President.副总统是接替总统的第一人选。
3
: doing what other people want or expect : in a state of agreement or cooperation配合；协作 — see also 1line 3b (above)
- He says he'll cooperate, but I don't know how much longer we can keep him in line.他说会合作，但我不知道他会和我们合作多久。
in line with
: in agreement with与…一致；符合
- The new policy is in line with the plans that were discussed last year.新政策与去年讨论的方案一致。
- My thinking is in line with yours. [=my thinking agrees with yours]我的想法和你的一致。
- The red one is more in line with what I had in mind. [=is more like what I had in mind]红色的那个和我想象中的更一致。
into line
: into a state of agreement or cooperation一致；合作
- It was difficult to get/bring everyone into line. [=to get everyone to agree]要让大家达成一致非常困难。
lay it on the line
informal : to speak very honestly and directly to someone实话实说；坦率地说
- Let me lay it on the line (to/for you): if your work doesn't improve, you'll be fired.我直说吧：如果你的工作没有改进，你会被辞退。
on line
: in or into operation在运转；开始运行 — see also 1line 3b (above), online
- The new system will be coming on line next month. = The new system will be brought on line next month. [=the new system will begin working next month]新系统将于下月开始运行。
on the line
: in danger of being lost or harmed : at risk处于危险中；冒风险
- I have to finish this report by tomorrow. My job is on the line. [=I will lose my job if I don't finish this report by tomorrow]我得在明天以前完成报告，不然就有失业的危险。
- The champ's title is on the line in this fight. [=he will lose the title if he loses the fight]如果这场比赛输了，他就会失去冠军的桂冠。
- He put/laid his life on the line [=he risked his life] for his family.为了家庭，他把命都豁出去了。
out of line
informal : beyond what is reasonable or allowable : not right or appropriate出格；离谱；过分 — see also step out of line at 2step
- Your behavior is out of line.你的行为出格了。
- These prices are way out of line with what other stores are charging.与其他商店相比，这些价格太离谱了。
- I can't believe that guy was so rude to you! He was really/way out of line.我简直不敢相信那家伙会对你如此粗暴！他真是太过分了。
read between the lines
take/follow the line of least resistance
the end of the line
toe the line
— see also bottom line, story line
2 line /ˈlaɪn/ verb
lines; lined; lining
2 line
/ˈlaɪn/
verb
lines; lined; lining
Learner's definition of LINE
1
[+ object] : to place or form a line along (something, such as a hallway, building, or street)沿…排列成行 — see also lined
- Students lined the hall, waiting to register for classes.学生们在大厅排队，等着注册选课。
- Shops line the street. = The street is lined with shops. [=there is a line of shops along the street]沿街的店铺鳞次栉比。
- a street lined with trees = a tree-lined street一条林荫街道
2
baseball : to hit a line drive击出（平直球）
[no object]
- He lined to center field.他击出的平直球飞到了中外场。
- He lined out to the shortstop. [=he hit a line drive that was caught by the shortstop for an out]他击出的平直球被游击手接住而出局。
[+ object]
- She lined a single to left field. [=she hit a line drive into left field for a single]她击出的平直球飞到了左外野，形成一次一垒安打。
line up
[phrasal verb] 1
: to form a line列队
- The soldiers lined up for inspection.士兵们列队接受检阅。
- (US) People lined up [=(chiefly Brit) queued up] at the theater waiting to buy tickets.人们在剧院排队等候买票。
2
line (people or things) up or line up (people or things) : to put (people or things) into a line使排成队；使排成一行
- The teacher lined up the children.老师给孩子们排好了队。
- The soldiers were lined up for inspection.士兵们整队接受检阅。
- The storekeeper carefully lined up the cans on the shelf.店主小心翼翼地把货架上的瓶瓶罐罐摆放整齐。
- (US) People were lined up [=(chiefly Brit) queued up] at the theater waiting to buy tickets.人们在剧院排队等候买票。
3
line (things) up or line up (things) : to place (things) so that their edges form a straight line : align使…对齐
- line up (the edges of) two pieces of paper把两张纸对齐
4
line (something) up or line up (something) : to succeed in getting (something)成功获得
- He has been trying to line up support for his proposal.他一直努力为自己的提案寻求支持。
- She managed to line up a summer job.她成功争取到了一份暑期工作。
— compare 3line
3 line /ˈlaɪn/ verb
lines; lined; lining
3 line
/ˈlaɪn/
verb
lines; lined; lining
Learner's definition of LINE
[+ object]
line your pockets
informal : to take or get a lot of money by doing something illegal or dishonest（通过非法或不诚信的方式）发财，中饱私囊
- corrupt officials who have been lining their pockets at the public's expense [=have been stealing public money]盗用公款中饱私囊的腐败官员
— compare 2line
1
a
: a length of cord or cord-like material: such as
(1)
: a comparatively strong slender cord
(2)
(3)
: a rope used on shipboard
b(1)
: a device for catching fish consisting of a cord with hooks and other fishing gear
(2)
: scope for activity : rope
(2)
: a narrow short synthetic tube that is inserted approximately one inch into a vein (as of the arm) to provide temporary intravenous access for the administration of fluid, medication, or nutrients
e(1)
: a wire or pair of wires connecting one telegraph or telephone station with another or a whole system of such wires
also : any circuit in an electronic communication system
(2)
(3)
: the principal circuits of an electric power system
2
a(1)
(2)
(3)
: a distinct segment of a computer program containing a single command or a small number of commands
b
: a short letter : note
c
lines plural : a certificate of marriage
e
: any of the successive horizontal rows of picture elements on the screen of a cathode-ray tube (such as a television screen)
3
b
: a narrow crease (as on the face) : wrinkle
c
: the course or direction of something in motion : route
d(1)
: a state of agreement or conformity : accordance
(2)
f
: the track and roadbed of a railway
g
: an amount of cocaine that is arranged in a line to be inhaled through the nose
6
c
: a military formation in which the different elements are abreast of each other
d
: naval ships arranged in a regular order
e(1)
: the combatant forces of an army distinguished from the staff corps and supply services
(2)
: the force of a regular navy
f(1)
: officers of the navy eligible for command at sea distinguished from officers of the staff
(2)
: officers of the army belonging to a combatant branch
i
: a succession of musical notes especially considered in melodic phrases
k(1)
: the seven players including center, two guards, two tackles, and two ends who in offensive football play line up on or within one foot of the line of scrimmage
(2)
: the players who in defensive play line up within one yard of the line of scrimmage
l
: a group of three players including a left winger, center, and right winger who play together as a unit in hockey
7
: a narrow elongated mark drawn or projected: such as
a(1)
: a circle of latitude or longitude on a map
(2)
: equator
b
: a mark (as on a map) recording a boundary, division, or contour
c
: any of the horizontal parallel strokes on a music staff on or between which notes are placed compare space
d
: a mark (as by pencil) that forms part of the formal design of a picture distinguished from the shading or color
e
: a division on a bridge score dividing the score for bonuses from that for tricks
f(1)
: a demarcation of a limit with reference to which the playing of some game or sport is regulated —usually used in combination
(2)
: a marked or imaginary line across a playing area (such as a football field) parallel to the end line
(3)
8
: a straight or curved geometric element that is generated by a moving point and that has extension only along the path of the point : curve
10
a
chiefly British : pica —used to indicate the size of large type
b
: the unit of fineness of halftones expressed as the number of screen lines to the linear inch
12
a
: a source of information : insight
b
: betting odds offered by a bookmaker especially on a sporting event
15
: the part of a professional kitchen in which meals are cooked and plated
In esoteric, insider terminology of the restaurant world, "the line" refers en masse to the people, the physical space, the equipment … the arrangement of things, the order, the rules, the menu, the methods …
Michael Anton
Michael Anton lined; lining
lined; lining
Example Sentences
Noun I drew a straight line down the page to separate the two lists. Cut the paper along the dotted line. a tennis serve that was over the line After three hours on the road, they finally crossed the state line. Their yards were separated by a line of trees. Everybody had to get in line and wait their turn. The people were waiting in line. See More
Recent Examples on the Web Tom Green | Tgreen@al.com, al, 13 Sep. 2022 The Bengals ended up turning the ball over on downs at the 1-yard line after running four plays near the goal line. Michael Niziolek, cleveland, 13 Sep. 2022 After halftime passed with more uneasiness, the Bills reached the 7-yard line midway through the third quarter. Safid Deen, USA TODAY, 13 Sep. 2022 The Bengals then ran four plays from the 3-yard line and were unable to get any points. The Enquirer, 13 Sep. 2022 Geno Smith threw two first-half touchdown passes, Denver fumbled twice at the 1-yard line in the second half, and the Seahawks beat the Broncos 17-16 on Monday night in Russell Wilson’s return to Seattle. Tim Booth, San Francisco Chronicle, 12 Sep. 2022 Trailing 21-7 and with a third-and-1 at the Eagles' 7-yard line with just over 2 minutes to play in the first half, Campbell had the Lions run an offensive snap rather than take the ball to the two-minute warning. Dave Birkett, Detroit Free Press, 12 Sep. 2022 Geno Smith threw two first-half touchdown passes, Denver fumbled twice at the 1-yard line in the second half, and the Seahawks beat the Broncos, 17-16, Monday night in Russell Wilson’s return to Seattle. Tim Booth, BostonGlobe.com, 12 Sep. 2022 McPherson made a 59-yard field goal in the first quarter, but Watt made a leaping interception at the line on the next series. Mitch Stacy, ajc, 11 Sep. 2022 See More
Noun
That came late in the fourth quarter, when Auburn faced fourth-and-goal from the 2-yard line with 3:12 to play and trailing by eight. Tom Green | Tgreen@al.com, al, 13 Sep. 2022 The Bengals ended up turning the ball over on downs at the 1-yard line after running four plays near the goal line. Michael Niziolek, cleveland, 13 Sep. 2022 After halftime passed with more uneasiness, the Bills reached the 7-yard line midway through the third quarter. Safid Deen, USA TODAY, 13 Sep. 2022 The Bengals then ran four plays from the 3-yard line and were unable to get any points. The Enquirer, 13 Sep. 2022 Geno Smith threw two first-half touchdown passes, Denver fumbled twice at the 1-yard line in the second half, and the Seahawks beat the Broncos 17-16 on Monday night in Russell Wilson’s return to Seattle. Tim Booth, San Francisco Chronicle, 12 Sep. 2022 Trailing 21-7 and with a third-and-1 at the Eagles' 7-yard line with just over 2 minutes to play in the first half, Campbell had the Lions run an offensive snap rather than take the ball to the two-minute warning. Dave Birkett, Detroit Free Press, 12 Sep. 2022 Geno Smith threw two first-half touchdown passes, Denver fumbled twice at the 1-yard line in the second half, and the Seahawks beat the Broncos, 17-16, Monday night in Russell Wilson’s return to Seattle. Tim Booth, BostonGlobe.com, 12 Sep. 2022 McPherson made a 59-yard field goal in the first quarter, but Watt made a leaping interception at the line on the next series. Mitch Stacy, ajc, 11 Sep. 2022 See More Word History
Etymology
Noun and Verb (1)
Middle English; partly from Anglo-French lingne, from Latin linea, from feminine of lineus made of flax, from linum flax; partly from Old English līne; akin to Old English līn flax — more at linen
Verb (2)
Middle English, from line flax, from Old English līn
First Known Use
Noun
before the 12th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1a
Verb (1)
1530, in the meaning defined at transitive sense 1
Verb (2)
14th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1
Time Traveler
The first known use of line was before the 12th century Phrases Containing line
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