liner
/ˈlaɪnə(r)/ (bre, ipa) · /ˈlaɪnər/ (ame, ipa) · /ˈlī-nər/ (ame, mw)
liner — noun
- linersingular
- linersplural
1. a piece of material that is placed or attached to the inside surface of somethin
a piece of material that is placed or attached to the inside surface of something to protect it, keep heat in, or stop it from getting damaged — for example, a plastic bag inside a waste bin, or a fabric layer sewn into a coat
The old coat had a warm woollen liner that Yuki's grandmother had sewn in by hand.
collocation: woollen liner / fabric liner
Diego replaced the plastic liner in his kitchen bin after taking out the rubbish.
collocation: plastic liner / bin liner
A thick felt liner inside the lunch box kept Amina's food warm for hours.
Sun-hee bought a silk liner for her handbag to protect it from spills.
- lining
the inner layer itself, often permanent rather than removable
- inner layer
general term for any material on the inside of something
- outer shell
the outside surface that a liner protects
用法筆記
Commonly used as a compound noun: bin liner, nappy liner, jacket liner. A 'liner' is often a separate, removable piece, whereas 'lining' usually refers to a permanently attached inner layer.
常見錯誤
2. a cosmetic product that you use to draw a thin coloured line around the edge of
a cosmetic product that you use to draw a thin coloured line around the edge of your eyes or lips
Elena applied a brown liner along her upper lashes to make her eyes look bigger.
collocation: apply + [colour] + liner
Arjun bought a waterproof eyeliner at the pharmacy for his swim practice.
compound: waterproof eyeliner
The make-up artist used a dark lip liner to define the shape of Zola's lips.
Wei prefers a gel liner because it glides on more smoothly than a pencil.
用法筆記
Almost always used in a compound: 'eyeliner' for eyes, 'lip liner' for lips. The simple form 'liner' alone is understood from context in a cosmetics setting.
常見錯誤
3. a large ship that carries passengers comfortably on long journeys across the sea
a large ship that carries passengers comfortably on long journeys across the sea, often following a regular route
The ocean liner crossed the Atlantic in five days with over two thousand passengers on board.
compound: ocean liner
Kenji's grandfather worked as a chef on a luxury liner that sailed between Singapore and London.
collocation: luxury liner
After the storm passed, the liner continued its journey toward the port of Buenos Aires.
Maria and her family booked a cabin on a cruise liner to explore the islands of the Caribbean.
The old liner was retired from service and turned into a floating hotel.
- ocean liner
the full compound for a scheduled transoceanic passenger ship
- cruise ship
a passenger ship used for holiday cruises, often more modern
- passenger ship
a general term for any ship that primarily carries people
用法筆記
Often found in the compounds 'ocean liner' and 'cruise liner'. Modern usage leans toward 'cruise ship' for holiday travel, while 'ocean liner' historically refers to ships on scheduled transoceanic routes.
常見錯誤
4. a ball hit hard in a straight line close to the ground during a baseball game, a
a ball hit hard in a straight line close to the ground during a baseball game, also called a line drive
Jean-Pierre hit a sharp liner that flew past the second baseman before he could react.
collocation: hit + a [sharp] + liner
The batter's liner struck the outfield wall so hard it bounced straight back to the fielder.
This player is famous for hitting line drives — his last liner earned the team two runs.
A hard liner hit the pitcher's leg, but he stayed in the game and finished the inning.
- line drive
the full term; 'liner' is a short form used in commentary
- fly ball
a hit that goes high into the air instead of straight and low
- ground ball
a hit that rolls or bounces along the ground
用法筆記
Used almost exclusively in baseball commentary and conversation. 'Liner' is short for 'line drive'. The opposite is a 'fly ball' (hit high in the air) or a 'ground ball' (hit along the ground).