The word "line" refers to a long, thin mark, a boundary, a row of people or things, a written or spoken text segment, a route, a connection (like a phone line), a way of thinking or behaving, or a production sequence.
The word "line" refers to a long, thin mark, a boundary, a row of people or things, a written or spoken text segment, a route, a connection (like a phone line), a way of thinking or behaving, or a production sequence.
[N-COUNT 可数名词]线（条） A line is a long thin mark which is drawn or painted on a surface.
Draw a line down that page's center.
沿那一页的中心画一条竖线。
...a dotted line...
虚线
The ball had clearly crossed the line.
球明显出界了。
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[N-COUNT 可数名词]（尤指脸部的）皱纹，纹路 The lines on some-one's skin, especially on their face, are long thin marks that appear there as they grow older.
[usu pl]
He has a large, generous face with deep lines.
他宽大的脸盘上布满了深深的皱纹。
...fine lines and wrinkles.
细细的皱纹和褶子
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[N-COUNT 可数名词]（排成的）行，列 A line of people or things is a number of them arranged one behind the other or side by side.
[oft N of n]
The sparse line of spectators noticed nothing unusual.
那一排稀稀落落的观众没留意到任何不寻常之处。
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[N-COUNT 可数名词]（人、车辆等在等候时排成的）队，队伍 A line of people or vehicles is a number of them that are waiting one behind another, for example in order to buy something or to go in a particular direction.
Children clutching empty bowls form a line...
紧紧抓着空碗的孩子们排成一队。
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[N-COUNT 可数名词]字行 A line of a piece of writing is one of the rows of words, numbers, or other symbols in it.
The next line should read: Five days, 23.5 hours...
下一行应该是：5天，23.5小时。
Tina wouldn't have read more than three lines.
蒂娜肯定读不过三行。
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[N-PLURAL 复数名词]（老师对学生的）罚抄 In school, if a child is given lines, he or she is punished by being made to write out a sentence many times or to write out a passage from a book.
[BRIT 英]
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[N-COUNT 可数名词]诗行；歌词；台词；对白 A line of a poem, song, or play is a group of words that are spoken or sung together. If an actor learns his or her lines for a play or film, they learn what they have to say.
...a line from Shakespeare's Othello: 'one that loved not wisely but too well'...
莎士比亚剧作《奥赛罗》中的一句台词：“一个在恋爱上不智而过于深情的人”
Every time I sing that line, I have to compete with that bloody trombone!...
每次唱到那一句，我都不得不跟那该死的长号拼声音。
Learning lines is very easy. Acting is very difficult.
记台词很容易。表演很难。
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[N-COUNT 可数名词]（旨在取得某种效果的）话语 A particular type of line in a conversation is a remark that is intended to have a particular effect.
[with supp]
'In time perhaps you'll marry again'. 'That's a great line, coming from you!'.
“有一天也许你会再结婚的。”“这句话真中听啊，难得你能这么说！”
...chat-up lines like 'You've got beautiful eyes'.
诸如“你的眼睛很漂亮”之类的搭讪语
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[N-VAR 可变名词]线；绳；索 You can refer to a long piece of wire, string, or cable as a line when it is used for a particular purpose.
[usu with supp]
She put her washing on the line.
她把洗好的衣物晾在绳子上。
...a piece of fishing-line...
一节钓线
The winds downed power lines.
风吹落了电线。
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[N-COUNT 可数名词]电话线 A line is a connection which makes it possible for two people to speak to each other on the telephone.
[oft on the N]
The telephone lines went dead...
电话断线了。
It's not a very good line. Shall we call you back Susan?...
电话线路不太好。苏珊，我们再打给你好吗？
She's on the line from her home in Boston.
她是在波士顿家中打电话。
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[N-COUNT 可数名词]热线（电话） You can use line to refer to a telephone number which you can ring in order to get information or advice.
[oft in names after n]
...the 24-hours information line.
24小时信息热线
...details from Lesbian Line.
女同性恋热线传来的详情
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[N-COUNT 可数名词]（尤指危险或秘密的）路线，线路 A line is a route, especially a dangerous or secret one, along which people move or send messages or supplies.
[usu pl]
The American continent's geography severely limited the lines of attack...
美洲大陆的地形严重限制了进攻路线。
Negotiators say they're keeping communication lines open.
谈判专家说他们保持着沟通渠道的畅通。
...the guerrillas' main supply lines.
游击队的主要补给线
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[N-COUNT 可数名词]（尤指径直向前行进的）路线 The line in which something or someone moves is the particular route that they take, especially when they keep moving straight ahead.
Walk in a straight line...
沿直线行进。
The wings were at right angles to the line of flight.
机翼与航线成直角。
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[N-COUNT 可数名词]（铁道或公交）线路 A line is a particular route, involving the same stations, roads, or stops along which a train or bus service regularly operates.
[usu with supp]
They've got to ride all the way to the end of the line...
他们得一直坐到终点站。
Fires broke out at three railway stations, halting service on two commuter lines for several hours...
三个火车站发生了火灾，两条通勤线路的服务被迫中断数小时。
I would be able to stay on the Piccadilly Line and get off the tube at South Kensington.
我就可以留在皮卡迪利线上，然后在南肯辛顿站下地铁。
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[N-COUNT 可数名词]铁轨；轨道 A railway line consists of the pieces of metal and wood which form the track that the trains travel along.
Leaves on the line are an expensive problem for the railways.
处理铁轨上的落叶对铁路公司而言是一个耗资巨大的工程。
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[N-COUNT 可数名词]运输公司；航运公司 A shipping, air, or bus line is a company which provides services for transporting people or goods by sea, air, or bus.
[usu supp N]
[BUSINESS 商]
The Foreign Office offered to pay the shipping line all the costs of diverting the ship to Bermuda.
外交部愿意向海运公司支付将该船改道至百慕大的一切费用。
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[N-COUNT 可数名词]轮廓（线） You can use line to refer to the edge, outline, or shape of an object or a person's body.
[with supp]
The garden has an informal feel to soften the architectural lines of the conservatory.
花园有一种随意的风格，从而使温室的建筑轮廓显得柔和了。
...a sculptured evening dress that follows the lines of the body.
贴合身体曲线的凹凸有致的晚礼服
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[N-COUNT 可数名词]界线；边界 A state or county line is a boundary between two states or counties.
[usu sing]
[AM 美]
...the California state line.
加利福尼亚州州界
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[N-COUNT 可数名词]防线；前线 You can use lines to refer to the set of physical defences or the soldiers that have been established along the boundary of an area occupied by an army.
Their unit was shelling the German lines only seven miles away.
他们的部队在炮轰仅有7英里之遥的德军防线。
...the stupendous fortification they called the Maginot Line.
他们称为马其诺防线的巨大防御工事
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[N-COUNT 可数名词]立场；方针 The particular line that a person has towards a problem is the attitude that they have towards it. For example, if someone takes a hard line on something, they have a firm strict policy which they refuse to change.
[usu sing]
Forty members of the governing Conservative party rebelled, voting against the government line...
执政的保守党有40名党员倒戈，投票反对政府的方针。
Most members of Parliament took a hard line on this issue.
绝大多数议员在这个问题上都持强硬立场。
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[N-COUNT 可数名词]（思想或行动的）步骤，方式，方法 You can use line to refer to the way in which someone's thoughts or activities develop, particularly if it is logical.
[usu N of n/-ing]
Our discussion in the previous chapter continues this line of thinking...
我们上一章的讨论延续了这一思路。
What are some of the practical benefits likely to be of this line of research?
这一研究方法可能会产生哪些实际效益？
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[N-PLURAL 复数名词]概况；大致情形 If you say that something happens along particular lines, or on particular lines, you are giving a general summary or approximate account of what happens, which may not be correct in every detail.
[usu along/on N with supp]
There followed an assortment of praise for the coffee along the lines of 'Hey, this coffee is fantastic!'...
然后就是对咖啡的各种溢美之词，类似“嘿，这咖啡真棒！”等等。
He'd said something along those lines already...
他已经说过类似的话了。
Our forecast for 1990 was on the right lines...
我们有关1990年的预测大体是正确的。
The main lines of the plan were a reduction in expenditure and the rationalization of government controls.
该计划的主要内容是支出的缩减和政府控制的合理化改革。
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[N-PLURAL 复数名词]（组织的）方式，原则 If something is organized on particular lines, or along particular lines, it is organized according to that method or principle.
[on/along N with supp]
...so-called autonomous republics based on ethnic lines.
基于民族划分的所谓自治共和国
...reorganising old factories to work along Japanese lines.
重组旧工厂使其按日本模式生产
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[N-COUNT 可数名词]行业；行当 Your line of business or work is the kind of work that you do.
[usu N of n]
[BUSINESS 商]
So what was your father's line of business?...
那你父亲当时是做什么工作的？
In my line of work I often get home too late for dinner.
干我们这一行的，经常回家太迟都吃不上晚饭。
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[N-SING 单数名词]专长；特长；兴趣范围 If someone says that something is your line, or that it is in your line, they mean that it is the sort of thing that you often do because you enjoy doing it.
[poss N]
[INFORMAL 非正式]
Wild guesses aren't much in my line...
瞎猜并不是我的专长。
Perhaps doing voluntary work is more your line?
也许你更喜欢做志愿工作？
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[N-COUNT 可数名词]（产品的）种，类 A line is a particular type of product that a company makes or sells.
His best selling line is the cheapest lager at £1.99.
他最畅销的产品是最便宜的只卖1.99英镑的贮藏啤酒。
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[N-SING 单数名词]方面；领域 You can use line to refer to something connected with a particular activity. For example, something in the sports line is connected with sports.
[the n N]
Most kids can do something in the art line.
大多数孩子可以参加某项艺术活动。
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[N-COUNT 可数名词]流水线；生产线 In a factory, a line is an arrangement of workers or machines where a product passes from one worker to another until it is finished.
...a production line capable of producing three different products.
一条能生产三种不同产品的流水线
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[N-COUNT 可数名词]家系；家族；血统 You can use line to refer to all the generations of a family, especially when you are considering the social status or the physical characteristics that the various members inherit.
[with supp]
...the old Welsh royal line descended from Arthur and Uther Pendragon...
承自亚瑟和乌瑟·彭德拉根的古老的威尔士皇族世家
This title will only pass down through the male line.
这个头衔将只能传给男性后裔。
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[N-COUNT 可数名词]（按身份高低确定的）排序 You can use line when you are referring to a number of people who are ranked according to status.
[usu sing]
Nicholas Paul Patrick was seventh in the line of succession to the throne...
尼古拉斯·保罗·帕特里克是王位的第七顺位继承人。
The line of command went from head office in Chicago to a regional boss and then down to a country boss and finally to a local-office managing-partner.
职权的大小依次为芝加哥总部、区域主管、某国主管，最后是当地办事处的任事股东。
...the man who stands next in line for the presidency.
总统职位的第一顺位接任者
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[N-COUNT 可数名词]（按时间顺序排的）一系列，一连串 A particular line of people or things is a series of them that has existed over a period of time, when they have all been similar in some way, or done similar things.
[usu sing]
We were part of a long line of artists...
我们同属一脉相承的艺术家。
It's the latest in a long line of tragedies.
这是一长串悲剧事件中最新的一件。
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[VERB 动词]沿…排列成行；遍布…的边沿 If people or things line a road, room, or other place, they are present in large numbers along its edges or sides.
[V n]
[V-ed]
Thousands of local people lined the streets and clapped as the procession went by.
数以千计的当地居民站在街道两旁，为由此经过的队伍鼓掌。
...a square lined with pubs and clubs.
四周遍布酒吧和俱乐部的广场
-lined
...a long tree-lined drive.
两旁绿树林立的一条很长的私人车道
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[VERB 动词]给…安衬里；使有内衬 If you line a wall, container, or other object, you put a layer of something such as leaves or paper on the inside surface of it in order to make it stronger, warmer, or cleaner.
[V n]
[V n with n]
Scoop the blanket weed out and use it to line hanging baskets...
把那些丝状水藻捞出来，垫在吊篮里。
Female bears tend to line their dens with leaves or grass.
母熊往往会在洞穴里垫些树叶或草。
-lined
...a dark, suede-lined case.
用绒面革做衬里的深色箱子
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[VERB 动词]在（容器或器官）的内壁形成一层 If something lines a container or area, especially an area inside a person, animal, or plant, it forms a layer on the inside surface.
[V n]
...the muscles that line the intestines.
肠道内壁的一层肌肉
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See also:
lined
；
lining
；
bottom line
；
branch line
；
dividing line
；
front line
；
party line
；
picket line
；
yellow line
；
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[PHRASE 短语]其间某时；在某一时刻；在某一环节 If something happens somewhere along the line or down the line, it happens during the course of a situation or activity, often at a point that cannot be exactly identified.
Somewhere along the line he picked up an engineering degree...
在此期间的某个时候他拿到了一个工程学学位。
It would depend how far down the line the relationship was.
这得视这一关系到底发展到了什么程度而定。
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[PHRASE 短语]全线地；全部地；处处 If you say that something happens all down the line, or right down the line, you mean that it happens in every case.
[n PHR]
[INFORMAL 非正式]
Excellent acting all down the line captures the sound and feeling of that semi-feudal age...
全体演员的精彩表演捕捉到了那个半封建时代的声音和感觉。
Democrats and Republicans differed right down the line on what the proper responses were.
民主党与共和党就何为恰当的反应处处针锋相对。
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[PHRASE 短语]划定底线；不能容忍；反对 If you draw the line at a particular activity, you refuse to do it, because you disapprove of it or because it is more extreme than what you normally do.
[V inflects]
Letters have come from prisoners, declaring that they would draw the line at hitting an old lady.
已经有囚犯写信来，宣称就连他们也绝对不会殴打老太太。
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[PHRASE 短语]划界线；区别 If you draw a line between two things, you make a distinction between them.
[V inflects]
It is, however, not possible to draw a distinct line between the two categories.
不过，这两个类别无法泾渭分明地区分开来。
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[PHRASE 短语]写信给（某人） If you drop someone a line, you write to them.
[V inflects]
[INFORMAL 非正式]
My phone doesn't work, so drop me a line.
我的电话坏了，你写信给我吧。
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[PHRASE 短语]在执行公务中；在履行职责时 If you do something or if it happens to you in the line of duty, you do it or it happens as part of your regular work or as a result of it.
[PHR after v]
More than 3,000 police officers were wounded in the line of duty last year.
去年有3,000多名警察因公受伤。
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[PHRASE 短语]第一项举措；最重要的方法 If you refer to a method as the first line of, for example, defence or treatment, you mean that it is the first or most important method to be used in dealing with a problem.
[PHR n]
Passport checks will remain the first line of defence against terrorists...
护照检查仍将是对付恐怖分子的第一道防线。
The first line of treatment is to help the affected skin by moisturising it regularly.
首要的治疗方法就是通过定期滋润来帮助受到影响的皮肤。
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[PHRASE 短语]将轮到…的；很有可能获得…的；…很有可能（发生）的 If you are in line for something, it is likely to happen to you or you are likely to obtain it. If something is in line to happen, it is likely to happen.
[PHR for n]
He must be in line for a place in the Guinness Book of Records...
他肯定能在《吉尼斯世界纪录大全》中获得一席之地。
Public sector pay is also in line to be hit hard.
公共部门的薪资也很可能受到重创。
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[PHRASE 短语]（与…）成一直线 If one object is in line with others, or moves into line with others, they are arranged in a line. You can also say that a number of objects are in line or move into line.
[v-link PHR]
The device itself was right under the vehicle, almost in line with the gear lever...
该装置本身就在车子正下方，几乎与变速杆处于同一直线上。
Venus, the Sun and Earth all moved into line.
金星、太阳和地球都到了一条直线上。
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[PHRASE 短语]（与…）一致；（与…）相符 If one thing is in line with another, or is brought into line with it, the first thing is, or becomes, similar to the second, especially in a way that has been planned or expected.
[usu PHR after v]
The structure of our schools is now broadly in line with the major countries of the world...
我们的学校建构现在基本上与世界上主要国家的相一致了。
This brings the law into line with most medical opinion.
这使得该法与绝大多数医学见解保持了一致。
...the economic discipline required to bring currencies into line.
实现货币统一所需的经济纪律
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[PHRASE 短语]排队 When people stand in line or wait in line, they stand one behind the other in a line, waiting their turn for something.
[V inflects]
[AM 美]
I had been standing in line for three hours.
我已经排了3个小时的队。
in BRIT, use 英国英语用 queue
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[PHRASE 短语]使（某人）就范；使（某人）听从吩咐 If you keep someone in line or bring them into line, you make them obey you, or you make them behave in the way you want them to.
[PHR after v]
All this was just designed to frighten me and keep me in line.
所有这一切不过是设计好了来恐吓我、让我乖乖听话的。
...if the Prime Minister fails to bring rebellious Tories into line.
如果首相无法使倒戈的托利党人就范的话
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[PHRASE 短语]在运行中/不在运行；在工作中/不在工作 If a machine or piece of equipment comes on line, it starts operating. If it is off line, it is not operating.
[usu PHR after v]
The Energy Secretary hopes to bring on line a safer new tritium production reactor...
能源大臣希望能投产一座更安全的新型产氚反应堆。
The new machine will go on line in June 2006...
新机器将于2006年6月投入使用。
Every second her equipment was off line cost the company money.
她的设备每停产一秒钟，公司都要损失钱。
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[PHRASE 短语]在计算机上；在网上；在线 If you do something on line, you do it using a computer or a computer network.
[PHR after v]
They can order their requirements on line.
他们可以在线下订单。
...on-line transaction processing.
在线交易处理
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[PHRASE 短语]岌岌可危；冒极大的险 If something such as your job, career, or reputation is on the line, you may lose or harm it as a result of what you are doing or of the situation you are in.
[usu PHR after v]
[INFORMAL 非正式]
He wouldn't put his career on the line to help a friend.
他不会为了帮助朋友而让自己的事业受到威胁。
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[PHRASE 短语]不在队列中；不在一条直线上 In a row or group of objects, if one of them is out of line, it is not in its correct position.
[PHR after v]
You can see that her nose has been drawn slightly out of line.
你可以看到她的鼻子画得稍稍有点歪。
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[PHRASE 短语]不一致；不符合 If one thing is out of line with another, the first thing is different from the second in a way that was not agreed, planned, or expected.
[usu v-link PHR]
...if one set of figures is sharply out of line with a trend.
如果一组数据与总的趋势有很大的出入
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[PHRASE 短语]不服从；出格；举止不当 If someone steps out of line, they disobey someone or behave in an unacceptable way.
[v PHR]
Any one of my players who steps out of line will be in trouble with me as well...
我的任何队员若是举止不当我也不会轻饶。
You're way out of line, lady.
女士，你实在是太过分了。
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[PHRASE 短语]体会隐含之意；领会言外之意 If you read between the lines, you understand what someone really means, or what is really happening in a situation, even though it is not said openly.
[V inflects]
Reading between the lines, it seems neither Cole nor Ledley King will be going to Japan.
言外之意，科尔和莱德利·金两个人似乎都不会去日本了。
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the battle lines are drawn→see:
battle
； to sign on the dotted line→see:
dotted
； to line your pockets→see:
pocket
； the line of least resistance→see:
resistance
； to toe the line→see:
toe
；
相关词组：
line up
Oxford
line★/laɪn; NAmElaɪn/
noun
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verb
linelineslinedliningnoun★long thin mark 线1★[countable ]a long thin mark on a surface 线；线条◆a straight/wavy/dotted/diagonal line直╱波状╱虚╱对角线◆a vertical/horizontal line垂直╱水平线◆parallel lines平行线◆Draw a thick black line across the page.在此页上横画一条粗黑线。2★[countable ]a long thin mark on the ground to show the limit or border of sth, especially of a playing area in some sports 界线；（尤指运动场地的）场地线，场界◆The ball went over the line.球越线出界了。◆Be careful not to cross the line(= the broken line painted down the middle of the road).小心别越过道路的中界线。◆Your feet must be behind the line when you serve (= in tennis). 发球时你的脚必须站在底线的外面。◆They were all waiting on the starting line.他们全都在起跑线上等待着。☞see also
finishing line
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goal line
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sideline
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touchline
3★[countable ]a mark like a line on sb's skin that people usually get as they get older 皱纹；褶子SYN
wrinkle
◆He has fine linesaround his eyes. 他的眼睛周围有细细的皱纹。spanision 分界线4★[countable ]an imaginary limit or border between one place or thing and another 分界线；边界线◆He was convicted of illegally importing weapons across state lines.他被判犯有非法越州偷运武器罪。◆a district/county line行政区╱郡界◆lines of longitude and latitude经线和纬线☞see also
coastline
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Date Line
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spaniding line
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picket line
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treeline
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waterline
5★[countable ]the spanision between one area of thought or behaviour and another （思想或行为的）界限，界线◆We want to cut across lines of race, sex and religion.我们要超越种族、性别和宗教的界限。◆There is a fine line betweenshowing interest in what someone is doing and interfering in it. 关心别人正在做的事情和进行干预之间存在着细微的差别。☞see also
red line
shape 形状6★[countable ]the edge, outline or shape of sb/sth 边线；轮廓线；形体；形状◆He traced the line of her jaw with his finger.他用手指顺着她的下巴外缘抚摸。◆a beautiful sports car with sleek lines线条流畅、美观的跑车☞see also
bikini line
row of people/things 人或物的行列7★[countable ]a row of people or things next to each other or behind each other 排；行；列◆a long line of trees一长排树◆The children all stood in a line.孩子们全都站成一排。◆They were stuck in a line of traffic.他们塞在汽车长龙里面了。8★[countable ]( NAmE) a queueof people （人）队伍，行列◆to stand/wait in linefor sth 站队╱排队等候某事物◆A line formed at each teller window.银行每个出纳员的窗口前都排起了队。in factory 工厂9[countable ]a system of making sth, in which the product moves from one worker to the next until it is finished 生产线；流水线☞see also
assembly line
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production line
series 系列10★[countable , usually singular ]a series of people, things or events that follow one another in time 按时间顺序排列的人（或物、事件）；家系；家族◆She came from a long line ofdoctors. 她来自一个医生世家。◆to pass sth down through the male/female line通过父系╱母系代代相传某物◆This novel is the latest in a long line of thrillers that he has written.这部小说是他写的系列惊险小说中最近出版的一部。11[countable , usually singular ]a series of people in order of importance 一系列按重要性排列的人◆Orders came down the line from the very top.命令从最高领导人逐级传达下来。◆a line of command一系列按职务排序的指挥人员◆He is second in lineto the chairman. 他的地位仅次于主席。◆to be next in lineto the throne 为王位继承人☞see also
line manager
atline managementwords 文字12★[countable ](abbr.l )a row of words on a page or the empty space where they can be written; the words of a song or poem 字行；便条；留言条；歌词；诗行◆Look at line 5 of the text.看正文第 5 行。◆Write the title of your essay on the top line.把文章的标题写在首行。◆I can only remember the first two lines of that song.我只记得那首歌的头两句歌词。☞see also
bottom line
13★[countable ]the words spoken by an actor in a play or film/movie （戏剧或电影的）台词，对白◆to learn your lines背台词◆a line from the film ‘Casablanca’电影《卡萨布兰卡》里的一句话14lines[plural ]( BrE) (in some schools) a punishment in which a child has to write out a particular sentence a number of times （某些学校）罚学生抄写多次15[countable ]( informal) a remark, especially when sb says it to achieve a particular purpose （尤指为达到某种目的说的）话，言语◆Don't give me that line about having to work late again.别再跟我说不得不工作到很晚这样的话。◆( BrE) That's the worst chat-up lineI've ever heard. 我听过的向人调情的话里没有比这更差劲的了。rope/wire/pipe 绳索；金属线；管子16★[countable ]a long piece of rope, thread, etc, especially when it is used for a particular purpose 一段绳（或索、线等）◆a fishing line钓鱼线◆He hung the towels out on the line(= clothes line).他把那些毛巾挂在晒衣绳上。◆They dropped the sails and threw a line to a man on the dock.他们放下风帆，把船缆抛给码头上的人。☞see also
lifeline
17[countable ]a pipe or thick wire that carries water, gas or electricity from one place to another 管道；线路☞see also
power line
telephone 电话18★[countable ]a telephone connection; a particular telephone number 电话线路；电话号码◆Your bill includes line rental.你的账单包括电话线路的租用费。◆The company's lines have been jammed (= busy)all day with people making complaints. 公司的电话整天都因人们打投诉电话而占线。◆I was talking to John when the linesuddenly went dead.我正和约翰谈话，突然电话断了。◆If you hold the line(= stay on the telephone and wait),I'll see if she is available. 请你不要挂断电话，我去看看她能不能接电话。☞see also
helpline
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hotline
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landline
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offline
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online
railway/railroad 铁道19★[countable ]a railway/railroad track; a section of a railway/railroad system 轨道；铁道；（铁路的）段，线路◆The train was delayed because a tree had fallen across the line.火车晚点是因为有一棵树横倒在铁轨上。◆a branch line铁路支线◆the East Coast line东海岸铁路线☞see also
main line
route/direction 路线；方向20★[countable , usually singular ]the direction that sb/sth is moving or located in （行进的）方向，路线；方位◆Just keep going in a straight line;you can't miss it. 只管照直走，你不会找不到那地方的。◆The town is in a direct line between London and the coast.这个镇在伦敦与海岸之间的直线上。◆Please move; you're right in my line of vision(= the direction I am looking in).请挪动一下，你正好挡住了我的视线。◆They followed the line of the river for three miles.他们沿着那条河走了三英里。◆Be careful to stay out of the line of fire(= the direction sb is shooting in).注意待在射击路线以外。21[countable ]a route from one place to another especially when it is used for a particular purpose 路线；路径；渠道◆Their aim was to block guerrilla supply lines.他们的目的是封锁游击队的供给线。attitude/argument 态度；论点22[countable , usually singular ]an attitude or a belief, especially one that sb states publicly （尤指公开表明的）态度，看法◆The government is taking a firm line onterrorism. 政府现在对恐怖主义采取强硬的态度。◆He supported the official lineon education. 他支持官方的教育理念。☞see also
hard line
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party line
23[countable ]a method or way of doing or thinking about sth 方法；方式◆I don't follow your line of reasoning.我不理解你的推理方法。◆She decided to try a different line of argument(= way of persuading sb of sth).她决定换另一种说理方式。◆sb's first line of attack/defence某人进行抨击╱辩护的第一着◆The police are pursuing a new line of enquiry/inquiry(= way of finding out information).警方正在实施一种新的调查方法。activity 活动24[singular ]a type or area of business, activity or interest 行业；活动的范围◆My line of workpays pretty well. 我的职业报酬颇丰厚。◆You can't do much in the art line without training.没经过训练，你在艺术行业是不会有多大作为的。☞see also
sideline
product 产品25[countable ]a type of product 种类；类型◆We are starting a new line in casual clothes.我们将着手经营一组新的休闲服系列。◆Some lines sell better than others.有些品种的货物销售得好些，有些则较差。transport 运输26[countable ]( often used in names 常用于名称) a company that provides transport for people or goods 运输公司；航运公司◆a shipping/bus line航运╱公共汽车公司☞see also
airline
soldiers 士兵27[countable ]a row or series of military defences where the soldiers are fighting during a war 防线；前线；战线◆The regiment was sent to fight in the front line(= the position nearest the enemy).这个团被派到前线作战。◆They were trapped behind enemy lines(= in the area controlled by the enemy).他们在敌人后方遭到围困。drugs 毒品28[countable ]( slang) an amount of cocainethat is spread out in a thin line, ready to take （准备吸用的）散放成一条细线的可卡因IDIOMSalong/down the ˈline( informal) at some point during an activity or a process 在某一环节；在某一时刻◆Somewhere along the line a large amount of money went missing.有一笔巨款在某一环节上不翼而飞。◆We'll make a decision on that further down the line.我们将在以后的阶段对此问题作出决策。along/on (the)… ˈlines1( informal) in the way that is mentioned 按…方式◆The new system will operate along the same linesas the old one. 新系统的运作方式将与旧系统一样。◆They voted along class lines.他们按各社会等级进行投票。2( informal) similar to the way or thing that is mentioned 类似于（提及的方式或东西）◆Those aren't his exact words, but he said something along those lines.那些不是他的原话，但他说的大致就是这个意思。be, come, etc. on ˈline1to be working or functioning 正运转；在运行◆The new working methods will come on line in June.新的操作方法将在六月实行。2using or connected to a computer or the Internet; communicating with other people by computer 联机；在线◆All the new homes are on line.所有的新建住宅都已联机。☞see also
online
bring sb/sth, come, get, fall, etc. into ˈline (with sb/sth)to behave or make sb/sth behave in the same way as other people or how they should behave 使一致；使规范；使符合；（和…）一致◆Britain must be brought into line with the rest of Europe on taxes.英国必须在税收上与其他欧洲国家保持一致。in (a) ˈline (with sth)in a position that forms a straight line with sth （与…）成一排，成一直线◆An eclipse happens when the earth and moon are in line with the sun.地球和月亮与太阳处在一条直线上就会发生日蚀。in ˈline for sthlikely to get sth 有可能获得某物◆She is in line for promotion.她有可能得到提升。in the ˌline of ˈdutywhile doing a job 在执行任务时；在履行职责时◆A policeman was injured in the line of duty yesterday.昨天有一名警察在执行公务时受伤。in ˈline with sthsimilar to sth or so that one thing is closely connected with another 与…相似（或紧密相连）◆Annual pay increases will be in line with inflation.每年加薪幅度将与通货膨胀挂钩。ˌlay it on the ˈline( informal) to tell sb clearly what you think, especially when they will not like what you say 坦率地说；实话实说◆The manager laid it on the line—some people would have to lose their jobs.经理开门见山地说，有些人将要失去工作。(choose, follow, take, etc.) the line of least reˈsistance(to choose, etc.) the easiest way of doing sth （采取）最省事的方法(put sth) on the ˈline( informal) at risk 冒风险◆If we don't make a profit, my job is on the line.我们要是赚不了钱，我就有失业的危险。out of ˈline (with sb/sth)1not forming a straight line 不成直线2different from sth 与…不同（或不一致）；不符合◆London prices are way out of line with the rest of the country.伦敦的物价与英国其他地方的有很大的差异。3( NAmE) (BrEˌout of ˈorder)( informal) behaving in a way that is not acceptable or right 行为不当；举止让人难以接受walk/tread a fine/thin lineto be in a difficult or dangerous situation where you could easily make a mistake 处于困境（或险境）；如履薄冰；走钢丝◆He was walking a fine line between being funny and being rude.他想滑稽而不粗鲁，难以把握分寸。☞more at
battle
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draw
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end
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firing line
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firm
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front line
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hard
adj.,
hook
n.,
jump
v.,
overstep
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pitch
v.,
read
v.,
sign
v.,
step
v.,
toe
v.verbcover inside 做衬里1[often passive ]linesth (with sth) to cover the inside of sth with a layer of another material to keep it clean, make it stronger, etc. （用…）做衬里◆Line the pan with greaseproof paper.在烤盘里垫一层防油纸。2linesth to form a layer on the inside of sth （在某物的内部）形成一层◆the membranes that line the nose在鼻腔里形成的一层内膜form rows 形成行3[often passive ]to form lines or rows along sth 沿…形成行（或列、排）linesth ◆Crowds of people lined the streets to watch the race.人群站在街道两旁观看比赛。linesth with sth ◆The walls were lined with books.靠墙是一排排的图书。☞see also
lined
IDIOMline your (own)/sb's ˈpocketsto get richer or make sb richer, especially by taking unfair advantage of a situation or by being dishonest （尤指通过占便宜或欺诈而）中饱私囊，（使）发财PHRASAL VERBSˌline ˈupto stand in a line or row; to form a queue/line排成一行；站队；排队（等候）◆Line up, children!孩子们，站成一排！◆Cars lined up waiting to board the ship.汽车排队等候上船。ˌline sb/sth↔ˈup1to arrange people or things in a straight line or row 使站成一队；使排列成一行◆The suspects were lined up against the wall.嫌疑犯靠墙站成了一排。◆He lined the bottles up along the shelf.他把瓶子排列在架子上。2to arrange for an event or activity to happen, or arrange for sb to be available to do sth 组织，安排（活动）；邀集（人做某事）◆Mark had a job lined up when he left college.马克大学毕业时，工作已经安排好了。◆I've got a lot lined up this week (= I'm very busy).我这周有许多事要做。◆She's lined up a live band for the party.她为聚会安排了一个乐队来现场演奏。ˌline sth↔ˈup (with sth)to move one thing into a correct position in relation to another thing 使…（与相关的另一物）排齐；使…对齐line/laɪn; NAmElaɪn/
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1on paper/on the ground [countable] a long thin mark on a piece of paper, the ground, or another surface: Draw a straight line across the top of the page. Sign your name on the dotted line (=line made up of a series of dots). The edges of the pitch are marked by white lines. The goalkeeper just managed to stop the ball going over the line. He raced towards the finishing line.2between two areas [countable] an imaginary line on the surface of the Earth, for example showing where one country or area of land stops and another beginscounty/state line American English He was born in a small town just across the state line.line of latitude/longitude They were still travelling along the same line of longitude.► see thesaurus at
border
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International Date Line
3of people/things [countable]a)a row of people or things next to each otherline of There was a line of fir trees on either side of the road. The four men were standing in a line on the other side of the table. A couple of the posts were out of line (=not in a straight row).b) especially American English a row of people, cars etc that are waiting one behind the otherSYN queue British English: I looked in despair at the long line in front of the ticket office.line of I joined the line of vehicles waiting to get into the car park.stand/wait in line Customers stood in line for 20 minutes at the cash register. He tried to cut in line (=go in front of other people who are waiting). The woman next in line began to mutter to herself.4direction [countable] the direction or imaginary line along which something travels between two places: Light travels in a straight line. A boat came into my line of vision (=the direction I was looking in).line of fire/attack/movement etc (=the direction in which someone shoots, attacks, moves etc) I was directly in the animal’s line of attack. They knew they needed to block their enemy’s supply lines (=the direction used for carrying supplies of food etc).5on your face [countable] a line on the skin of someone’s face → wrinkle: She frowned, and deep lines appeared between her eyebrows. There were fine lines around her eyes. No one can avoid lines and wrinkles as they get older.6phone [countable] a telephone wire or connection: I’m sorry, the line is busy (=someone is already using it). There seems to be a fault on the line. There was a click, then the line went dead (=suddenly stopped working completely). Henry is on the line (=on the phone) from New York. I got on the line to (=phoned) the hospital as soon as I heard about the accident. I wished he would just get off the line. I’m sorry, it’s a bad line and I can’t hear you.Hold the line (=wait on the phone), please, and I’ll put you through to our sales department. Do you have a separate line for your modem?7for trains [countable] a track that a train travels along: We were delayed because of a problem further along the line. When you get to central London, take the Victoria Line to Finsbury Park.railway line British English, railroad line American English The trail follows a disused railroad line along the edge of the valley.8between two types of thing [countable usually singular] the point at which one type of thing can be considered to be something else or at which it becomes a particular thingline between There is a fine line between superstition and religion. The dividing line between luxuries and necessities is constantly changing. Sometimes he found it hard to draw the line between work and pleasure. Her remarks did not quite cross the line into rudeness. Large numbers of families are living on or near the poverty line (=the point at which people are considered to be very poor).9shape/edge [countable usually plural] the outer shape of something long or tall: She was wearing a loose dress which softened the lines of her body. a modern building with clean, elegant lines.10words [countable]a)a line of written words, for example in a poem or a document: He quoted a few lines from Shakespeare. Scroll down to line 29.b)a remark: He liked to introduce himself with a witty opening line. This was one of his favourite chat-up lines (=remark for impressing someone you want to attract).c)[usually plural] words that someone has to learn and say as part of a play or performance: Paul often messed up his lines. It always took me ages to learn my lines.11opinion/attitude [singular] an opinion or attitude, especially one that someone states publicly and that influences their actionsline on I can’t agree with the government’s line on immigration. Journalists are often too willing to accept the official line (=the opinion that a government states officially). He found it hard to accept the party line (=the official opinion of a political party) on every issue.take a tough/firm/hard line on something The school takes a very tough line on drugs. → toe the line
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12way of doing something [countable] a particular way of doing something or of thinking about somethingline of argument/reasoning/inquiry etc It seemed useless to pursue this line of questioning. Opposition parties soon realized they would have to try a different line of attack. The police are following several different lines of enquiry. We were both thinking along the same lines (=in the same way). In South Africa, the press developed along very different lines (=in a very different way). More groups will now be set up on these lines (=this way). The company’s rapid success means it’s definitely on the right lines (=doing something the right way).13series of events [countable usually singular] a series of events that follow each otherline of This is the latest in a long line of political scandals.14in a war [countable] the edge of an area that is controlled by an army, where soldiers stay and try to prevent their enemy from moving forward: They finally broke through the German line. young soldiers who were sent to the front line to fight One regiment was trapped behind enemy lines. Reinforcements were available just behind the lines.15in a company/organization [countable] a series of levels of authority within an organization: Decisions are taken by senior officers and fed down through the line of command to the ordinary soldiers. There should be more direct discussion between managers and workers lower down the line. →
line manager
16of rope/wire [countable] a piece of strong string, rope, or wire used for a particular purpose: She hung the clothes out on the washing line (=line for hanging wet clothes on to dry). The fishing line (=line for catching fish) snapped and the fish got away.17product [countable] a type of goods for sale in a shop: The company has just launched a new line of small, low-priced computers.18along these/those lines (also along the lines of something) similar to something else: We usually start with general questions along the lines of, ‘How do you feel?’ They’re trying to organize a trip to the beach or something along those lines.19along religious/ethnic/party etc lines if people divide along religious, party etc lines, they divide according to the religion, political party, or other group they belong to: The committee was split along party lines. The community remains divided along religious lines.20on linea)using a computer to get information or to communicate with people: You can book tickets on line. Most of our sales staff now work on line. →
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b)working properly as planned: a new nuclear reactor which should be on line by 2005 If there is a power failure, the emergency generators should come on line within 15 minutes.21drop somebody a line informal to write a short letter or email to someone: Drop me a line and let me know how you’re getting on.22don’t give me that line spoken used to say that you do not believe someone’s excuse: I know for a fact you weren’t sick yesterday, so don’t give me that line.23fall into line/bring somebody into line informal to start to do what someone else wants you to do, or to make someone do this: Now that France and Germany have signed up, other countries will soon fall into line. The few party rebels were soon brought into line.24in line with something if something changes in line with something else, it changes in the same way and at the same rate as it: Pensions will be increased in line with inflation.25bring something into line with something to change a system so that it works according to a particular set of rules, laws etc: UK immigration procedures will have to be changed to bring them into line with the latest European ruling.26be out of line informala)to say or do something that is not acceptable in a particular situation: You just keep quiet! You’re way out of line.b)to not obey someone, or to do something that you should not doget/step out of line Anybody who steps out of line will be in deep trouble.27be in line for something/be in line to do something to be very likely to get or be given something: I should be in line for promotion soon.first/second/next etc in line for He must be first in line for the editor’s job.28be first/second/next etc in line to the throne to be the person who has a right to become a future king or queen: As the eldest son, he was next in line to the throne.29be on the line if something important is on the line, there is a risk that you might lose it or something bad could happen to it: From now on, all our jobs are on the line. She knew that her whole future was on the line.put yourself/your neck on the line (for somebody) (=risk something bad happening to you) I’ve already put myself on the line for you once, and I’m not going to do it again.30be in somebody’s line informal to be the type of thing that someone is interested in or good at: Acting’s not really in my line, I’m afraid.31get a line on somebody/something especially American English informal to get information about someone or something: We need to get some kind of a line on these guys.32somewhere along the line informal at some time during an activity or period of time: Somewhere along the line, Errol seemed to have lost interest in her.33down the line informal later, after an activity or situation has been continuing for a period of time: There may be more costs further down the line. Now, three years down the line, we’re beginning to see the problems with the treatment.34in the line of duty happening or done as part of your job: firefighters dying in the line of duty35be in the firing line/in the line of firea)to be one of the people who could be criticized or blamed for something: As one of the president’s chief advisers, he’s bound to be in the firing line.b)to be in a place where a bullet etc might hit you: A couple of civilians were caught in the firing line.36punishment lines [plural] British English a punishment given to school children that consists of writing the same thing a lot of times: He got 50 lines for being cheeky to a teacher.37family [singular] your family, considered as the people you are related to who lived before you and the people who will live after you: She comes from a long line of actors. It looks as if Joe might be the last of the line (=the last in his family).the male/female line This particular gene is passed down through the male line.line of succession (=the system by which an important position or property is passed from a parent to their children, and then to their children etc) Henry the Eighth wanted a male heir to ensure the Tudor line of succession.38job [countable usually singular] the type of work someone doesline of work/business What line of business is he in?in the building/retail etc line She’s keen to do something in the fashion line.39transport [countable] a company that provides transport for moving goods by sea, air, road etc: He runs a transatlantic shipping line.40drug [countable] informal an amount of an illegal drug in powder form, arranged in a line so it can be breathed in through the nose → draw the line at
at draw1(16)
, → draw a line (between something)
at draw1(15)
, → where do you draw the line?
at draw1(17)
, → draw a line under something
at draw1(18)
, → hard line
at hard1(21)
, → hook, line and sinker
at hook1(9)
, → lay something on the line
at lay2(18)
, → picket line
, → the poverty line/level
at poverty(2)
, → read between the lines
at read1(14)
THESAURUSon the ground/on the surface of somethingline a long thin mark on a piece of paper, the ground, or another surface: · The teacher put a red line through the first sentence.· If the ball goes over the line, it’s out of play.groove a thin line that has been cut into a surface: · Deep grooves had been cut into the stone to channel the water.· Lyle ran his fingernail along the groove in the table.rut a deep line in the ground which has been made by the wheels of vehicles: · The deep ruts made by the trucks were full of water.· The tractor’s wheels caught a rut in the field and jolted him.crease/wrinkle a line on clothes, material, or paper where it has been folded or crushed: · She was trying to smooth out the creases in her dress.· She had wrinkles in her skirt where she had sat.on someone’s faceline a line on the skin of someone’s face: · The deep lines on his forehead showed that he was a worried man.wrinkle a deep line on someone’s face caused by becoming old: · The manufacturers claim that the cream will reduce wrinkles.· Even with a few wrinkles, she still looks great.
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lineline2 ●●○ verb [transitive]
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1to sew a piece of material onto the inside or back of another piece to make it stronger or warmer: Are those curtains lined?line something with something a leather coat lined with silk2to form a layer over the inner surface of something: The birds use small leaves for lining their nests.line something with something The cage should be lined with straw.3to form rows along the sides of something: Crowds lined the route to the palace.be lined with something The street was lined with small shops. a tree-lined avenue4line your own pockets to make yourself richer, especially by doing something dishonest – used to show disapprovalline up phrasal verb1if people line up, or if you line them up, they stand in a row or line, or you make them do this: Line up, everybody!line somebody ↔ up He lined us all up in the corridor.2line something ↔ up to arrange things in a row: I lined the bottles up on the sideboard.3line something ↔ up to move one thing so that it is in the correct position in relation to something elseline up with The windows should be lined up with the door frame.4 line somebody/something ↔ up to arrange for something to happen or for someone to be available for an event: We’ve lined up some excellent speakers for tonight. He’s already got a new job lined up. →