词组 | line |
释义 | line /laɪn/ noun 1. a long thin mark on a piece of paper, the ground, or another surfaceadjectivesa straight line Draw a straight line across the top of the page.a horizontal/vertical/diagonal line The bricks need to be in a vertical line.parallel lines (=equally distant from each other) There were two parallel lines of stitches.a thick/thin line A thin line of blood ran down his cheek.the dotted line (=one that consists of a series of dots) Sign your name on the dotted line.the starting/finishing line (=at the start or end of a race) The athletes were getting ready at the starting line.verbsdraw a line Draw a straight line between the two points on the graph.put a line through sth (=draw a line through something, especially because it is a mistake) The teacher put a red line through the first sentence.cross/go over a line He crossed the finishing line in 3rd place. | If the ball goes over the line, it’s out of play.be covered in lines The old man’s face was covered in lines.a line shows/indicates sth The line shows the average rise in temperature.a line separates/divides sth The red line separates the two countries on the map.THESAURUS: line 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 bicycle wheel got stuck in a rut in the path. 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 face line a line on the skin of someone’s face: The deep lines on his forehead showed that he was a worried man. | I think I'm getting lines around my eyes. 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.2. a row of people or thingsphrasesstand in line The passengers stood in line, waiting to board the plane.get in line The teacher told us to get in line outside the classroom.form a line The dancers formed a line on the stage.adjectivesa long/short line There was a long line of traffic.a continuous line The houses formed a continuous line up the hill. |
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