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IELTS BNC: 277 COCA: 276

line
1 line /ˈlaɪn/ noun
plural lines
1 line
/ˈlaɪn/
noun
plural lines
Learner's definition of LINE
1 
[count]
a  : a long narrow mark on a surface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
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
3 
[count]
a  : a group of people or things that are next to each other in a row排；列
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
◊ 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
◊ 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。
4 
[count] : the outline of a figure, body, or surface轮廓；外形线 — often plural常用复数
5 
[count] : a long and thin rope, string, etc.细线；绳
6 
[count]
a  : a pipe for carrying something (such as steam, water, or oil)管线
— see also pipeline
b  : a wire or set of wires that carries electricity or a telephone signal电线；电话线
7 
[count] : a telephone connection电话线路
8 
a  [count] : a row of words, letters, numbers, or symbols written across a page一行（文字等）
also : a space on a page where such a line could be placed（页面上的）行
b  lines [plural] : the words that an actor speaks in a play, movie, etc.台词
c  [count] : a short note or message短信息；便条
d  [count] : a spoken or written comment评论；点评
9 
[count] : a wrinkle on a person's skin皱纹
10 
[count] : the path along which something moves or is directed路径
11 
[count] : a railroad track铁轨
12 
[count] : production line
13 
a  [singular] : a series of similar things一系列（类似事物）
b  [count] : the people in a family : the series of people who are born in a family as years pass家族
14 
[count]
a  : a way of behaving, thinking, etc.（行为、思考等的）方式
— see also hard line
b  : an official or public position or opinion（官方或公共的）立场，观点
15 
[count] : an area of activity or interest行业；兴趣范围
16 
[count] : the position of military forces who are facing the enemy阵地；前线；战线
— see also front line
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
18 
[count]
a  : a system used for moving people or things from one place to another交通线路
also : a company that owns or controls such a system运输公司
— see also airline
b  : a system that allows people to share information通信系统
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
20 
[count] American football
a  : line of scrimmage
b  : the players who are positioned on the line of scrimmage锋线队员
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

along the line

informal
: during a process or series of events在…过程中；在…环节

cross the line

— see 2cross

down the line

informal
: in the future将来

draw a/the line

1 
: to see or understand the difference between things区分；划清界限
2 
: to refuse to do or allow something : to set a limit拒绝；限制 — usually + at

fall in/into line

— see 1fall

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）

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)

hook, line, and sinker

— see 1hook

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
2 
— used to refer to a person or thing that follows or could follow another person or thing顺次；依次
3 
: doing what other people want or expect : in a state of agreement or cooperation配合；协作
— see also 1line 3b (above)

in line with

: in agreement with与…一致；符合

into line

: into a state of agreement or cooperation一致；合作

lay it on the line

informal
: to speak very honestly and directly to someone实话实说；坦率地说

on line

: in or into operation在运转；开始运行
— see also 1line 3b (above), online

on the line

: in danger of being lost or harmed : at risk处于危险中；冒风险

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

read between the lines

— see 1read

take/follow the line of least resistance

— see resistance

the end of the line

— see 1end

toe the line

— see 2toe
— 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
2 
baseball : to hit a line drive击出（平直球）
[no object]
[+ object]

line up

[phrasal verb]
1 
: to form a line列队
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
3 
line (things) up or line up (things) : to place (things) so that their edges form a straight line : align使…对齐
4 
line (something) up or line up (something) : to succeed in getting (something)成功获得
— compare 3line
3 line /ˈlaɪn/ verb
lines; lined; lining
3 line
/ˈlaɪn/
verb
lines; lined; lining
Learner's definition of LINE
[+ object]
: to cover the inner surface of (something)给…做衬里
— see also lined, lining

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
— compare 2line
IELTS BNC: 277 COCA: 276

line

1 of 3

noun

ˈlīn How to pronounce line (audio)
1
a
: a length of cord or cord-like material: such as
(1)
: a comparatively strong slender cord
(2)
: clothesline
(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
c
: a length of material used in measuring and leveling
used a line to level the foundation
d(1)
: piping for conveying a fluid (such as steam)
installed a new gas line
(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)
: a telephone connection
tried to get a line
also : an individual telephone extension
a call on line 2
(3)
: the principal circuits of an electric power system
2
a(1)
: a horizontal row of written or printed characters
the last line on the page
also : a blank row in lieu of such characters
(2)
: a unit in the rhythmic structure of verse formed by the grouping of a number of the smallest units of the rhythm (such as metrical feet)
The poem consisted of 14 lines.
(3)
: a distinct segment of a computer program containing a single command or a small number of commands
b
: a short letter : note
dropped him a line confirming the date
c
lines plural : a certificate of marriage
d
: the words making up a part in a performance
—usually used in plural
memorized his lines
e
: any of the successive horizontal rows of picture elements on the screen of a cathode-ray tube (such as a television screen)
3
a
: something (such as a ridge or seam) that is distinct, elongated, and narrow
growth lines in a tree trunk
b
: a narrow crease (as on the face) : wrinkle
c
: the course or direction of something in motion : route
the line of flight of a bullet
d(1)
: a state of agreement or conformity : accordance
took a firm line with his nephew
(2)
: a state of order, control, or obedience
wouldn't let them get out of line
e(1)
: a boundary of an area
the state line
(2)
: distinction sense 1
the fine line between love and hate
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
4
a
: a course of conduct, action, or thought
especially : an official or public position
the party line
b
: a field of activity or interest
worked in the plumbing line
c
: a glib often persuasive way of talking
had a line to make the angels weep
5
a
: limit, restraint
overstepped the line of good taste
b
archaic : position in life : lot
6
a(1)
: family, lineage
descended from a noble line
(2)
: a strain produced and maintained especially by selective breeding or biological culture
(3)
: a chronological series
b
: orderly arrangements made to cover extended military positions and presenting a front to the enemy
—usually used in plural
the lines of battle
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
g
: an arrangement or placement of persons or objects of one kind in an orderly series
a line of trees
stand on line
waiting in line
also : the persons or objects so positioned
the line moved slowly at the bank
h(1)
: a group of public conveyances plying regularly under one management over a route
(2)
: a system of transportation together with its equipment, routes, and appurtenances
the eastern freight lines
also : the company owning or operating it
i
: a succession of musical notes especially considered in melodic phrases
j(1)
: an arrangement of operations in manufacturing permitting sequential occurrence on various stages of production
a production line
(2)
: the personnel of an organization that are responsible for its stated objective
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)
: line of scrimmage
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
9
a
: a defining outline : contour
the rising line of the hills
b
: a general plan : model
—usually used in plural
explained the lines of his foreign policy
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
11
: merchandise or services of the same general class for sale or regularly available
a full line of electrical supplies
12
a
: a source of information : insight
b
: betting odds offered by a bookmaker especially on a sporting event
13
: a complete game of 10 frames in bowling

called also string

14
: line drive
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
We were taught in the kitchen fray to never take anything said on the line personally. Naomi Pomeroy
working a line shift
Several years ago, while working as a line cook in a New York City restaurant, I tasted a salami unlike any I'd ever come across. Hunter Lewis
liny adjective
or less commonly liney
ˈlī-nē How to pronounce line (audio)

line

2 of 3

verb (1)

lined; lining

transitive verb

1
: to mark or cover with a line or lines
lined paper
2
: to depict with lines : draw
3
: to place or form a line along
pedestrians line the walks
4
: to form into a line or lines : align
line up troops
5
: to hit (something, such as a baseball) hard and in a usually straight line

intransitive verb

1
: to hit a line drive in baseball
2
: to come into the correct relative position : align

line

3 of 3

verb (2)

lined; lining

transitive verb

1
: to cover the inner surface of
line a cloak with silk
2
: to put something in the inside of : fill
3
: to serve as the lining of
tapestries lined the walls
4
obsolete : fortify
Phrases
between the lines
1
: by implication : in an indirect way
2
: by way of inference
down the line
1
: all the way : fully
supported him right down the line
2
: in the future
planning some further changes down the line
problems that might occur a few years down the line
in line for
: due or in a position to receive
She's in line for a promotion.
on line
: in or into operation
bringing the new factory on line
on the line
1
: at great risk
puts his future on the line by backing that policy
2
: on the border between two categories
line one's pockets
: to take money freely and especially dishonestly

Synonyms

Noun

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
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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

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IELTS BNC: 277 COCA: 276
line

noun¹

 1long thin mark on the surface of sth線條ADJECTIVE | VERB + LINE | LINE + VERB | PREPOSITION | PHRASES ADJECTIVE➤long長線▸➤short短線▸➤thick粗線▸➤fine, thin細線➤faint模糊的線◇a faint white line模糊的白線➤direct, straight直線▸➤curved, jagged, wavy, zigzag曲線；鋸齒狀線；波浪線；曲折線▸➤diagonal, horizontal, parallel, perpendicular, vertical對角線；水平線；平行線；垂線；垂直線▸➤continuous, solid, unbroken實線▸➤broken, dashed, dotted虛線◇Sign on the dotted line.在虛線處簽字。➤finish, finishing, starting (all sport體育) 終點線；起點線➤free-throw, goal (both sport體育) 罰球線；球門線◇The ball bounced off the crossbar and fell behind the goal line.球從球門橫梁上彈出，落在球門線後。➤contour（地圖上的）等高線➤boundary, state (NAmE) 邊界線；州界線◇the boundary line between two countries兩國之間的邊界線◇His family lived across the state line in West Virginia.他的家人住在州界線那邊的西弗吉尼亞州境內。➤centre/center中心線◇She crossed the centre / center line and hit an oncoming truck.她越過中心線，撞上了一輛迎面而來的卡車。VERB + LINE➤draw, mark畫線；標出線LINE + VERB➤run線延伸▸➤divide sth, separate sth線劃分⋯；線分開⋯➤connect sth線連接⋯◇The pencil line connects one box to another.鉛筆線把一個方框與另一個方框連起來。➤correspond to sth, denote sth, depict sth, indicate sth, mark sth, represent sth, show sth線對應⋯；線指示⋯；線描繪⋯；線指明⋯；線標出⋯；線代表⋯；線表示⋯◇Horizontal lines indicate the time spent executing the program.水平線表示執行程序所花時間。PREPOSITION➤in a line成一條線◇Walk in a straight line.走直線。PHRASES➤a line of latitude, a line of longitude緯線；經線
line

noun²

 2row of people, things, words on a page, etc.列ADJECTIVE | VERB + LINE | PREPOSITION ADJECTIVE➤long, short長隊列；短隊列▸➤new新排的隊列▸➤continuous連續的隊列VERB + LINE➤form排成行PREPOSITION➤in a/the line成隊列◇The soldiers stood in a line.士兵站成一排。➤on a/the line以一行◇Start each paragraph on a new line.每一段另起一行。
line

noun³

 3 (NAmE) people, etc. waiting to do sth排隊  ➡ see also queue ADJECTIVE | VERB + LINE | PREPOSITION ADJECTIVE➤long, short長長的／很短的等候隊伍➤checkout, lunch等候付款的／等候午餐的隊伍◇supermarket checkout lines超市付款處等候的隊列◇The lunch line was long as usual.午餐那裏照常排着長隊。VERB + LINE➤form排隊PREPOSITION➤in line在隊列裏◇You'll have to wait in line like everybody else.你必須和所有其他人一樣排隊等候。
line

noun⁴

 4telephone, electricity, gas, etc.電話；電；燃氣ADJECTIVE | VERB + LINE | LINE + VERB | PREPOSITION ADJECTIVE➤direct, trunk直達線路；幹線▸➤power, transmission, utility (NAmE) 電力線；傳輸線；公共事業管線➤sewer (NAmE) 污水管線➤fuel, gas (both NAmE) 燃料／輸氣管線◇There were two fuel lines coming into the engine.有兩條燃料線路接入發動機。➤phone, telephone電話線路➤DSL數字用戶線路➤fax傳真線路▸➤outside, party, private外線；合用線；專用線◇What do I dial for an outside line?應該怎麼撥外線？VERB + LINE➤hold不掛電話◇Hold the line (= Don't put the receiver down), please.請別掛電話。LINE + VERB➤be busy, be engaged (BrE) 線路忙；電話佔線▸➤be dead, go dead線路不通／掛斷PREPOSITION➤down the line在電話的另一端◇He kept shouting down the line at me.他一直在電話的另一端衝我大喊大叫。➤on the line在打電話◇It's your mother on the line (= on the telephone).是你母親打的電話。➤on line (usually online) (= connected to a computer system) 在線
line

noun⁵

 5transport/transportation交通線路ADJECTIVE | VERB + LINE | PREPOSITION | PHRASES ADJECTIVE➤rail, railway, train鐵路線➤subway, underground (especially BrE) 地鐵線路▸➤main鐵路主幹線▸➤branch, commuter, trunk鐵路支線；通勤鐵路線；主幹線路◇The branch line is threatened with closure.這條鐵路支線面臨關停。VERB + LINE➤take乘某條線路◇Take the green line and change at the first stop.乘綠色線路，在第一站換車。PREPOSITION➤on a/the line在某線上◇We live on the Northern Line. (BrE) 我們住在北線上。PHRASES➤the end of the line線路的終點
line

noun⁶

 6(usually lines) words spoken by an actor in a play台詞VERB + LINES➤learn, practise/practice學習／練習台詞➤recite, say背台詞；說台詞▸➤forget忘記台詞▸➤flub, fluff, mess up (especially NAmE) 說錯台詞；弄錯台詞➤miss漏掉台詞
line

noun⁷

 7on the skin皺紋ADJECTIVE | VERB + LINE | LINE + VERB ADJECTIVE➤worry愁紋▸➤deep深深的皺紋◇Deep lines ran from her nose to her mouth.從她的鼻子到嘴巴都是深深的皺紋。➤faint淡淡的皺紋◇I saw the faint lines of concern etched into his brow.我看見他的額頭上已經出現了淡淡的愁紋。VERB + LINE➤have有皺紋◇He has lines on his forehead.他額頭上有皺紋。LINE + VERB➤run皺紋延伸➤appear皺紋出現◇Deep worry lines had appeared on her forehead.深深的愁紋已經爬上了她的額頭。
line

noun⁸

 8way of doing or thinking about sth行動或思想路線ADJECTIVE | VERB + LINE | PREPOSITION | PHRASES ADJECTIVE➤broad總方針◇The broad lines of company policy are already laid down.公司政策的總方針已經制訂。➤firm, hard, strong, tough堅定不移的方針；強硬的路線▸➤official, party, political官方路線；黨的方針；政治路線VERB + LINE➤adopt, follow, pursue, take採取方針；遵循路線➤fall into符合路線◇The actions of investors do not always fall into line with financial theory.投資者的行動並不總是符合金融理論。➤bring sb/sth into使⋯保持一致◇The other members of the board must be brought into line.必須使董事會的其他成員保持一致。PREPOSITION➤in line with (= in agreement with) , out of line with (= not in agreement with) 與⋯一致；與⋯不一致◇out of line with party policies與黨的政策不一致➤line on關於⋯的方針◇the official line on food safety政府關於食品安全的方針PHRASES➤a line of argument, a line of reasoning辯論／推理方法◇There's a problem with this line of reasoning.這一推理方法有個問題。➤a line of attack進攻路線◇Our approach involves two main lines of attack.我們採取的方法包括兩條主要進攻路線。➤a line of enquiry/inquiry, a line of investigation, a line of questioning調查方法；提問的方法▸➤a line of thought思路◇This line of thought perturbs me.這種思路令我深感不安。➤a line of evidence (especially NAmE) 證據線索◇multiple lines of evidence all leading to the same conclusion引向同一結論的多條證據線索
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 9place where an army is fighting戰線ADJECTIVE | PHRASES ADJECTIVE➤battle, defensive, firing, front, offensive (NAmE) 戰線；防線；射擊線；前線；攻擊線◇The middle managers were in the firing line of job cuts. (figurative) 中層經理處在崗位裁減的最前線。PHRASES➤behind enemy lines在敵軍後方▸➤in the front line, on the front line在前線➤line of defence/defense防禦線◇We know that intelligence is our first line of defence / defense against terrorism.我們知道情報是我們的第一道反恐防線。

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