line
line — 動詞
- linepresent simple I / you / we / they
- lines3rd person singular
- lining-ing form
- linedpast simple
1. to be arranged or to place things in a row beside a road, path, or other area, u
排成行
沿道路兩旁排列
to be arranged or to place things in a row beside a road, path, or other area, usually on both sides
Tall palm trees lined the coastal road leading to the resort.
高大的棕櫚樹沿著通往度假村的海岸道路排列。
collocation: trees line [road/street]
Hundreds of enthusiastic fans lined the parade route through downtown.
數百名熱情的粉絲沿著遊行路線排在市中心道路兩旁。
collocation: people line [route/path]
The narrow alley was lined with small shops selling local crafts.
那條狹窄的小巷兩旁排滿了販售當地手工藝品的小店。
passive: be lined with [things]
Beautiful old oak trees line both sides of the driveway to the farmhouse.
美麗的老橡樹排列在通往農舍的車道兩側。
Photographs of the band's early concerts lined the walls of the music shop.
那間樂團早期演出的照片掛滿了音樂專賣店的牆壁。
- trees line
- people line
- lined with trees
- lined with shops
- line the street
- line the route
- line the walls
文法句型
line + noun phrase
be lined with + noun phrase
用法筆記
Frequently used in the passive structure 'be lined with something' to describe what occupies both sides of a path, street, or similar area.
常見錯誤
2. to attach a covering layer to the inside of something, such as a garment or a co
加襯裡
用不同材料覆蓋內層
to attach a covering layer to the inside of something, such as a garment or a container, for protection, warmth, or decoration
The heavy winter coat was lined with thick fleece to keep out the cold.
那件厚重的冬季大衣內層加了厚羊毛襯裡以抵禦寒冷。
passive: be lined with [material]
Yuki lined the cake tin with baking paper before pouring in the batter.
Yuki 在烤盤內鋪上烘焙紙，然後才倒入麵糊。
line + noun + with + noun
The old wooden chest was lined with soft velvet to protect the silverware.
那個舊木箱內層鋪了柔軟的天鵝絨以保護銀器。
The tailor lined the jacket with silk for a more elegant finish.
裁縫師在夾克內層加了絲綢襯裡，使外觀更為精緻。
- lined with silk
- lined with fur
- lined with paper
- line a coat
- line a box
- line a tin
文法句型
line + noun phrase + with + noun phrase
be lined with + noun phrase
用法筆記
Almost always appears in the passive form 'be lined with', where the preposition 'with' introduces the material used for the innermost layer.
常見錯誤
3. to draw straight or curved marks across a flat area, for example to separate sec
畫線條
在表面上畫出直線
to draw straight or curved marks across a flat area, for example to separate sections or produce a design
Greta used a ruler to line the paper before starting her diagram.
Greta 用尺在紙上畫好線條，才開始繪製圖表。
collocation: line the paper / line the page
The teacher asked the children to line their notebooks with a pencil and ruler.
老師要求孩子們用鉛筆和尺在筆記本上畫線。
Christopher's face was lined with deep wrinkles after decades of working outdoors.
Christopher 的臉因長年在戶外工作而布滿了深深的皺紋。
figurative: be lined with [marks/wrinkles]
Élise lined the margins of her notes with small stars to mark key ideas.
Élise 在筆記的頁緣畫上小星星來標記重點。
- line the paper
- line the page
- lined notebook
- line with a ruler
- lined with wrinkles
文法句型
line + noun phrase
be lined with + noun phrase
用法筆記
The object of this verb is usually a flat, prepared surface such as a sheet of paper, a notebook page, or a drawing board. The figurative use ('a face lined with wrinkles') extends the idea of lines marking a surface.
常見錯誤
line — 名詞
- linesingular
- linesplural
1. a thin, continuous trace visible on some surface, created by drawing, writing, o
線條
物體表面的細長記號
a thin, continuous trace visible on some surface, created by drawing, writing, or other contact
Gabriel drew a straight line across the paper with his ruler.
Gabriel 用尺在紙上畫了一條直線。
draw a line across [surface]
The teacher asked the class to trace the dotted line with a pencil.
老師要求全班用鉛筆描出虛線。
A thin white line on the road separates the two lanes of traffic.
路上的一條細白線將兩個車道分隔開來。
thin line on [surface]
Feng noticed a faint line on the old photograph where it had been folded.
Feng 注意到那張舊照片上有一道摺過的淡痕。
The lines on a notebook page help you write in a straight row.
筆記本上的橫線能幫助你把字寫得整齊。
- straight line
- dotted line
- thin line
- faint line
- draw a line
- trace a line
2. a small quantity of powdered drug, typically cocaine, laid out as a narrow strip
毒品線
排列成細線的粉末狀毒品
a small quantity of powdered drug, typically cocaine, laid out as a narrow strip on a surface for inhaling through the nostrils
The police found a line of white powder on the coffee table.
警方在茶几上發現了一條白色粉末。
a line of [drug powder]
Using a credit card, Élise carefully arranged the powder into a thin line.
Élise 用信用卡把那堆粉末仔細排成了一條細線。
Aarav warned his younger brother never to try taking a line of cocaine.
Aarav 告誡弟弟絕對不要嘗試吸食古柯鹼。
take a line of [drug]
The movie showed a character preparing a line of cocaine on a mirror.
電影中有一個角色正在鏡子上準備一條古柯鹼。
- a line of cocaine
- a line of powder
- take a line
- arrange a line
- prepare a line
用法筆記
This sense is informal and refers specifically to cocaine or similar powdered drugs that are inhaled through the nose.
3. a set of people or objects placed alongside one another in a straight or gently
排；列
並排排列的人或物
a set of people or objects placed alongside one another in a straight or gently curving arrangement
Gabriel placed the chairs in a straight line along the wall of the hall.
Gabriel 沿著大廳的牆壁把椅子排成了一條直線。
in a straight line
A neat line of trees separated the school playground from the main road.
一排整齊的樹木將學校操場和主要道路隔開。
Dahlia arranged the birthday candles in a line down the centre of the cake.
Dahlia 把生日蠟燭沿著蛋糕中央排成一列。
arrange [objects] in a line
The market had a long line of food stalls near the main entrance gate.
市場的主要入口附近有一長排小吃攤。
Children stood in a line outside the theatre, waiting for the doors to open.
孩子們在劇院外面排成一列，等待開門。
- straight line
- neat line
- long line
- in a line
- stand in a line
- row
very close in meaning; 'row' can be used for both side-by-side and one-behind-the-other arrangements
用法筆記
Distinguish from sense 4 (WAITING QUEUE), where the order is one behind the other rather than side by side.
4. individuals who form a queue by waiting one behind the next for their chance to
隊伍
等候中的一列人或車輛
individuals who form a queue by waiting one behind the next for their chance to do or receive something
A long line of people waited outside the cinema for the evening show.
電影院外排了一長列人等候晚場的電影。
a line of people waiting for [something]
Linh stood in line at the supermarket for nearly fifteen minutes.
Linh 在超市排隊站了將近十五分鐘。
stand in line
The line for the new ride stretched all the way around the corner.
新遊樂設施的隊伍一直繞到了轉角。
Ziad asked the woman at the front of the line to watch his bag.
Ziad 請隊伍最前面那位女士幫他看著包包。
At the bank, customers formed a single line in front of the teller window.
在銀行裡，顧客在櫃檯前排成一列。
form a line
- long line
- stand in line
- wait in line
- cut in line
- the front of the line
- the back of the line
- form a line
- queue
the usual term in British English; 'line' is the standard American English equivalent
用法筆記
British English prefers 'queue' where American English uses 'line.' Common in phrases like 'stand in line,' 'wait in line,' 'the front of the line.'
常見錯誤
5. a person's position or turn within a queue of waiting people, especially when co
排隊順序
排隊等待的正確位置
a person's position or turn within a queue of waiting people, especially when considering whether someone unfairly takes a place that is not theirs — for example, cutting in line, jumping the queue, or pushing ahead
João was angry when someone cut in line at the bus stop.
一名女子在公車站插隊，João 非常生氣。
cut in line
The shop assistant asked everyone to wait their turn in line.
店員請每個人按照順序排隊等候。
A sign on the counter said, 'Please do not jump the line.'
櫃檯上的告示牌寫著「請勿插隊」。
jump the line
Sumin scolded the woman who tried to push ahead of her at the checkout line.
Sumin 斥責那個想在她前面插隊的女士。
- cut in line
- jump the line
- wait in line
- in line
- push in line
- queue order
specifically refers to the sequence of waiting, not the physical group
用法筆記
This sense overlaps with sense 4 (WAITING QUEUE) but appears mainly in fixed expressions where someone unfairly takes another's position — 'cut in line,' 'jump the line,' 'push in line.' The focus is on the order rather than the group of people.
常見錯誤
6. a formation of athletes in a contact sport who take up positions alongside one a
防線
球賽中並肩作戰的球員組
a formation of athletes in a contact sport who take up positions alongside one another and act as a single unit, particularly in American football or rugby
The defensive line stopped the runner before he reached the goal area.
防守線在跑者抵達達陣區之前就攔住了他。
defensive line
The coach told the offensive line to push harder during the second half.
教練告訴進攻線在下半場要更用力阻擋。
offensive line
Jabari plays on the front line of the rugby team and leads the defence.
Jabari 在橄欖球隊中踢前鋒線，負責帶領防守。
The other team's defensive line was too strong, and their attack failed.
對方的防線太強了，他們的進攻沒有成功。
In American football, the offensive line protects the player who throws the ball.
在美式足球中，進攻線負責保護傳球的四分衛。
- defensive line
- offensive line
- front line
- play on the line
- the team's line
用法筆記
Used especially in American football (offensive line / defensive line) and rugby (front line). In other team sports such as hockey or soccer, 'line' refers to a group of forwards who play together.
7. a number of events, actions, or people that come one after another in a particul
序列；系列
按時間順序發生的一連串事物
a number of events, actions, or people that come one after another in a particular order over a period of time
The Mayumi family has owned this land for a long line of generations.
Mayumi 家族擁有一片土地，代代相傳已有長長的一串世代。
collocation: long line of + plural noun
Esteban could not remember the exact line of events that led to the argument.
Esteban 記不清究竟是一串怎樣的具體事件導致了那場爭吵。
The museum exhibit showed a line of artistic styles from the sixteenth century onward.
博物館的展覽展示了從十六世紀以來一連串的藝術風格。
A line of unusually cold winters affected crops across the entire region.
一連串異常寒冷的冬天影響了整個地區的農作物。
pattern: a line of + noun phrase describing natural events
Brooke traced a line of inventions that changed how people communicate.
Brooke 追溯了一連串改變人類溝通方式的發明。
- long line of
- whole line of
- line of events
- line of success
用法筆記
Frequently appears with 'long' or 'whole' before it to emphasise that a series is extensive or continuous.
常見錯誤
8. a real or imagined limit that separates one area, place, or idea from another, s
界線
分隔不同區域或概念的界線
a real or imagined limit that separates one area, place, or idea from another, showing where something ends and something else begins
The river used to form the line between the two ancient kingdoms.
那條河流過去是兩個古老王國之間的界線。
collocation: the line between [two things]
There is a very fine line between being confident and being rude.
自信與粗魯之間只有一條很細的線。
collocation: fine line between
Devika was careful not to cross the line of her manager's patience.
Devika 很小心，不去越過經理耐心的底線。
The old fence still marks the line where the farmland ends and the forest begins.
那道舊籬笆仍然標示著農田與森林之間的界線。
- fine line between
- cross the line
- draw a line between
- line between right and wrong
- border
more concrete, usually between countries or regions
- boundary
more formal; common in both concrete and abstract uses
- dividing line
emphasises the act of separation
用法筆記
Very common in metaphorical contexts about behaviour or social rules. For a concrete painted boundary on a sports field, see sense 9.
常見錯誤
9. a painted or visible line on a field or court that defines the outer edges of th
邊線
運動場地上標示範圍的界線
a painted or visible line on a field or court that defines the outer edges of the sport space or a section within it
The basketball player stepped on the line before shooting, so the basket did not count.
那位籃球球員在投籃前踩到了線，因此進球不算分。
domain: basketball — foot on the line rule
In tennis, a ball that lands on the line is still considered inside the court.
在網球比賽中，球落在線上仍然被視為在場內。
The referee stood at the side line and watched for any player who crossed it.
裁判站在邊線旁，注意是否有球員越線。
Hao kicked the ball over the goal line and scored the winning point.
Hao 把球踢過球門線，為比賽贏得了決定性的一分。
compound: goal line (football/soccer)
- goal line
- side line
- over the line
- on the line
- behind the line
用法筆記
Different sports use specific names for different lines — 'goal line' in football, 'baseline' in tennis, 'touchline' in rugby. The general term 'line' is understood in all contexts.
常見錯誤
10. the painted line on a track or course that runners, horses, or vehicles must pas
終點線
比賽終點標示線
the painted line on a track or course that runners, horses, or vehicles must pass to finish a race and have their result recorded
The runners were exhausted as they reached the line at the end of the race.
跑者們筋疲力竭，抵達了比賽終點的線。
collocation: reach the line
Noa crossed the finish line just one second ahead of the second-place runner.
Noa 僅比第二名選手早一秒鐘越過終點線。
collocation: cross the finish line
The crowd cheered loudly when the first horse reached the line.
當第一匹馬抵達終點線時，群眾大聲歡呼。
A thick white line marks the finish point of the race on the track.
一條粗白線在跑道上標示著比賽的終點。
- cross the line
- reach the line
- finish line
- first past the line
- finishing line
alternative form, equally common in British English
- starting line
the line where a race begins
用法筆記
Often used metaphorically in phrases like 'the finish line of a project' to mean the final stage of a long task or process.
11. a working connection to a telephone system, or the particular telephone number u
線路
電話通訊連線或號碼
a working connection to a telephone system, or the particular telephone number used to reach a specific person or place
The storm damaged the phone lines, so the villagers could not call for help.
暴風雨破壞了電話線路，村民們無法打電話求救。
compound: phone line
Elise tried to call the office, but the line was busy all morning.
Elise 打電話到辦公室，但整個上午線路都忙線中。
collocation: the line is busy
Please hold the line while I transfer you to our customer service department.
請不要掛斷，我將為您轉接至客服部門。
Justin picked up the line the moment he heard his mother's voice.
Justin 一聽到母親的聲音就立刻接起電話。
The hotel installed a new telephone line in every room for the guests.
那家旅館在每間客房都安裝了新的電話線路供客人使用。
- phone line
- hold the line
- line is busy
- on the line
- bad line
- dead line
- connection
more general, can refer to internet or other links
- phone number
refers specifically to the number, not the connection quality
用法筆記
Common in fixed telephone expressions: 'hold the line' (wait on the call), 'the line went dead' (the connection was lost), and 'on the line' (currently speaking on the phone).
常見錯誤
12. a set of metal rails on the ground that trains travel on, or the particular path
鐵路線
火車行駛的軌道路線
a set of metal rails on the ground that trains travel on, or the particular path that a train takes between one station and another
The new train line connects the airport directly to the city centre.
這條新的火車路線將機場直通市中心。
collocation: train line
Workers are repairing the line after the heavy rain washed away part of the track.
工人們正在維修鐵路，因為豪雨沖毀了部分軌道。
Beatrix takes the northern line every morning to get to her office.
Beatrix 每天早上搭北線去辦公室。
The train left the main line and moved onto a smaller track near the station.
火車駛離主線，轉入車站附近的一條較小的軌道。
Mert checked the map to see which line would get him closest to the museum.
Mert 查看了地圖，想知道哪一條路線離博物館最近。
- train line
- railway line
- main line
- branch line
- northern line
用法筆記
In British English, 'railway line' is the common term; in American English, 'railroad line' or simply 'line' are more frequent. Named subway or metro routes are also called lines: 'the Central Line', 'the Red Line'.
常見錯誤
13. the specific manner in which someone handles a situation, issue, or another pers
做法；方針
處理事情或問題的方式
the specific manner in which someone handles a situation, issue, or another person — for instance, taking a firm line with difficult clients, or adopting a creative line of questioning during a court case.
Dario's line for dealing with difficult customers was to stay calm and listen first.
Dario 對待難纏客戶的方針是先保持冷靜、仔細聆聽。
The company took a firm line on late payments, charging interest after thirty days.
該公司對逾期付款採取強硬做法，三十天後就開始計算利息。
collocation: take a firm/hard line on [topic]
Folake adopted a different line of questioning when the child refused to answer.
在小孩拒絕回答時，Folake 採用了另一套提問方式。
The teacher's line was to praise good work rather than criticise mistakes.
這位老師的作法是表揚好表現，而不是批評錯誤。
Christopher's legal team chose an aggressive line of argument during the trial.
Christopher 的律師團隊在審判中選擇了強勢的辯論方針。
pattern: line of [argument/questioning/thinking]
- take a line on
- adopt a line
- firm line
- hard line
- soft line
- line of questioning
- line of argument
- line of attack
- line of approach
文法句型
line + of + noun
take/choose/adopt a [adjective] line
用法筆記
Frequently paired with an adjective that describes the approach (firm, hard, soft, tough, aggressive, creative). The phrase 'take a [adjective] line on [topic]' is a common fixed pattern in business and politics.
14. a publicly declared viewpoint regarding a specific topic — for instance, a senat
立場；觀點
對特定議題所抱持的看法
a publicly declared viewpoint regarding a specific topic — for instance, a senator's line on climate policy, or a newspaper's editorial line on trade.
The senator made her line on climate change very clear during the interview.
這位參議員在訪談中明確表達了她在氣候變遷議題上的立場。
collocation: [someone's] line on [issue]
Valentina's line was that public schools should spend more on music and art.
Valentina 的觀點是公立學校應該在音樂和藝術上投入更多經費。
The party's official line on immigration shifted after the election.
該政黨在移民議題上的官方立場在選後出現了轉變。
Tariq took a strong line against the proposed tax increase.
Tariq 對提案的增稅措施採取了強烈反對的立場。
The newspaper's editorial line has always supported free trade.
這家報紙的編輯立場一直以來都支持自由貿易。
collocation: editorial/party line
- official line
- party line
- take a line on
- hard line against
- editorial line
- line on [issue]
- stance
nearly interchangeable; 'stance' slightly emphasises physical posture metaphor
- position
more neutral; 'line' can imply a group or official position
- standpoint
broader, can refer to a general way of viewing things
文法句型
[someone's] line on [subject]
the official/party line
take a [adjective] line against/on [topic]
用法筆記
Common in political, journalistic, and organisational contexts. The noun is often preceded by an adjective or possessive determiner (the official line, the party line, her line). Differs from sense 13 (STRATEGY) in that sense 14 focuses on a publicly stated opinion while sense 13 describes a method of handling a situation.
常見錯誤
15. the standard by which one judges whether a behaviour, action, or remark is accep
分際；尺度
評判行為是否恰當的道德標準
the standard by which one judges whether a behaviour, action, or remark is acceptable or unacceptable — for instance, knowing where to draw the line between helping a friend and doing their job for them, or recognising when teasing becomes bullying
For Yuna, the line between friendly teasing and bullying is very clear.
對 Yuna 來說，友善的玩笑和霸凌之間的界線非常清楚。
pattern: the line between [A] and [B]
The new law draws a clear line between peaceful protest and violent action.
這項新法明確劃分了和平抗議與暴力行為之間的界線。
Tamar knew she had crossed a line when she read her sister's private diary.
Tamar 偷看姊姊的私人日記後，知道自己越界了。
collocation: cross a line
Some politicians deliberately blur the line between truth and exaggeration.
有些政治人物刻意模糊真相與誇大之間的界線。
collocation: blur the line
Where is the line between helping a friend and doing their job for them?
幫助朋友和幫他們做事之間的界線在哪裡？
- draw a line
- cross a line
- blur the line
- fine line
- thin line
- line between
- over the line
- line in the sand
- boundary
more general; 'line' is more common in idiomatic phrases
- dividing line
more emphatic and formal
- threshold
focuses on the point where something changes or begins to happen
文法句型
(draw/blur/cross) the line between [A] and [B]
a fine/thin line
用法筆記
Almost always appears in fixed phrases: 'draw a line' (create a distinction), 'cross a line' (go beyond what is acceptable), 'blur the line' (make the distinction unclear), and 'fine line' (a very narrow distinction). The preposition 'between' is almost always used with this sense.
常見錯誤
16. a row of military positions where soldiers defend against an enemy, especially t
戰線；前線
軍隊防禦敵人的陣地位置
a row of military positions where soldiers defend against an enemy, especially the row closest to the enemy's forces — for example, troops holding the front line, or a hospital set up behind the lines.
The soldiers held the front line for three days with no fresh supplies.
士兵們在沒有任何補給的情況下堅守前線長達三天。
collocation: hold the front line
Devika worked at a field hospital just behind the enemy lines.
Devika 在一個位於敵軍戰線後方的野戰醫院工作。
collocation: behind enemy lines
The general ordered his troops to strengthen the defensive line before dawn.
將軍命令部隊在天亮之前加強防線。
Both armies suffered heavy losses along the first line of defence.
兩支軍隊都在第一道防線上傷亡慘重。
The enemy broke through the front line after a week of heavy fighting.
經過一週的激戰後，敵軍突破了前線。
- front line
- enemy lines
- behind enemy lines
- defensive line
- battle lines
- line of defence
- first line
- hold the line
- break through the line
- front
broader, can refer to a whole area of military activity
- defensive position
more formal and less common in everyday language
文法句型
the front line
the [adjective] line(s)
behind enemy lines
用法筆記
Often appears in the fixed phrases 'front line' (the closest position to the enemy) and 'behind enemy lines' (in territory controlled by the enemy). May be pluralised as 'lines' when referring to a wider defensive area. Also used figuratively for the most exposed position in any struggle (front line of the fight against disease).
17. a set of ice-hockey players who take the ice concurrently and operate as a singl
組；鋒線
冰球中同時上場的球員組合
a set of ice-hockey players who take the ice concurrently and operate as a single unit, typically three forwards or a defensive pairing.
The coach sent out the third line to give the top players a rest.
教練派出第三組上場，讓主力球員休息。
Élise plays centre on the second line for the Tigers.
Élise 在老虎隊的第二鋒線擔任中鋒。
domain-specific: numbered lines in ice hockey
The opposing team's first line scored two goals in the opening period.
對手的第一鋒線在首節就攻進了兩球。
Brian's coach moved him to a different line to balance the team's speed.
Brian 的教練將他調到不同的鋒線組，以平衡球隊的速度。
Soraya's defensive line struggled against the fast forwards from Montreal.
Soraya 的防守組面對蒙特婁的快攻前鋒時表現吃力。
collocation: defensive line (ice hockey specific)
- first line
- second line
- third line
- top line
- forward line
- defensive line
- checking line
- power-play line
- unit
broader term used in many sports; 'line' is specific to ice hockey
- forward line
specifies the attacking group of three forwards
文法句型
the first/second/third line
the [adjective] line
用法筆記
Domain-specific term used almost exclusively in ice hockey commentary, coaching, and discussion. Teams typically have three or four forward lines and two or three defensive pairings. Do not confuse with 'line' in other sports such as American football or soccer, where the structure is different.
18. the visible outer form of a designed object, especially when that form is aesthe
輪廓；線條感
設計或作品的外部形狀
the visible outer form of a designed object, especially when that form is aesthetically pleasing — for example, the clean lines of a modern building, or the elegant lines of a racing bicycle.
The building's clean lines made it popular with modern architecture fans.
這棟建築的簡潔線條深受現代建築愛好者的喜愛。
collocation: clean lines (design)
Valentina admired the elegant lines of the vintage sports car.
Valentina 非常欣賞那輛經典跑車的優美線條。
The dress follows the natural lines of the body without being too tight.
這件洋裝順著身體的自然線條剪裁，不會過緊。
collocation: follow the lines of [something]
The designer softened the lines of the wooden chair to make it feel more welcoming.
設計師將木椅的線條變得更加柔和，使其感覺更加親切。
Mathieu traced the lines of the statue with his fingers to feel its form.
Mathieu 用手指沿著雕像的線條撫摸，感受它的造型。
- clean lines
- elegant lines
- sleek lines
- simple lines
- soft lines
- flowing lines
- lines of [object]
- follow the lines
- outline
focuses on the outer edge rather than the overall shape
- contour
more technical, often used for curved shapes
- silhouette
specifically the dark outline against a lighter background
文法句型
(clean/elegant/sleek) lines
the lines of [something]
用法筆記
Almost always used in the plural form 'lines' when referring to the visual shape of an object. Commonly paired with descriptive adjectives such as 'clean', 'elegant', 'sleek', 'simple', 'soft', or 'flowing'. Differs from the 'LONG MARK' sense (sense 1) in that this sense refers to a designed, aesthetic outline rather than a physical mark on a surface.
19. A long thin piece of strong material, such as rope, cord, or wire, used for hang
繩索；線纜
用於懸掛或支撐的細長材料
A long thin piece of strong material, such as rope, cord, or wire, used for hanging things, tying things, or supporting a weight.
Nora tied the boat to the dock with a thick nylon line.
Nora 用一條粗尼龍繩把船繫在碼頭上。
collocation: thick line / nylon line
The fisherman pulled the heavy net up using a strong line.
漁夫用一條結實的繩子拉起沉重的漁網。
A loose electrical line hung from the pole after the storm.
暴風雨過後，一根鬆脫的電線從電線桿上垂了下來。
collocation: electrical line / power line
The mountain climber checked her safety line before moving higher.
登山者在上攀之前檢查了她的安全繩。
Nikhil used a clothes line to hang the wet shirts in the sun.
Nikhil 用曬衣繩把濕襯衫掛在陽光下。
collocation: clothes line
- fishing line
- clothes line
- power line
- safety line
- nylon line
- thick line
- strong line
用法筆記
Often used in compound nouns: fishing line, clothes line, power line, and safety line.
常見錯誤
20. A business that carries people or goods from one place to another, such as a shi
運輸公司
運送人或貨物的業者
A business that carries people or goods from one place to another, such as a shipping company, airline, or bus service.
The shipping line sent cargo from Taiwan to Brazil every week.
這家航運公司每週都從臺灣運送貨物到巴西。
collocation: shipping line
Sivan got a job as a pilot with a major airline this year.
Sivan 今年在一家大型航空公司找到了一份機師的工作。
The bus line added extra services during the holiday season.
這家客運公司在假期期間增加了班次。
collocation: bus line
Several ferry lines compete for passengers on this route.
好幾家渡輪公司在這條航線上競爭乘客。
- shipping line
- airline
- bus line
- ferry line
- cruise line
- carrier
more formal; often used in logistics
- transport company
a general term with the same meaning
用法筆記
Nearly always appears as part of a compound noun: shipping line, airline, bus line, ferry line, or cruise line.
常見錯誤
21. Something you say, especially when you are trying to persuade someone, make them
說詞；話術
企圖說服或哄騙的話
Something you say, especially when you are trying to persuade someone, make them laugh, or get them to believe something that is not completely true.
The salesman gave Christopher a smooth line about the car's fuel economy.
業務員對 Christopher 說了一套關於那輛車油耗表現的漂亮話。
collocation: smooth line
Karim knew the politician's line was just empty promises.
Karim 知道那位政治人物的說詞只是一堆空頭支票。
Manuela practiced her pick-up line in front of the mirror before the party.
Manuela 在派對前對著鏡子練習搭訕臺詞。
collocation: pick-up line
I did not fall for his line about being a famous director.
我沒有上他的當——他說自己是知名導演，我才不信。
- smooth line
- pick-up line
- line of patter
- fall for a line
用法筆記
Common in fixed phrases such as 'pick-up line', 'smooth line', and 'line of patter'. Usually implies the remark is rehearsed or not entirely sincere.
常見錯誤
22. A single horizontal unit of text that runs from left to right across a printed p
行；字行
書面或螢幕上的一列文字
A single horizontal unit of text that runs from left to right across a printed page or on a screen.
Eri read each line of the poem aloud to the class.
Eri 大聲朗讀詩的每一行給全班同學聽。
collocation: read a line / line of a poem
The opening line of the novel made Lien want to read more.
小說的第一行讓 Lien 想繼續讀下去。
Please write your name on the blank line at the top of the form.
請在表格頂端的空白行寫上你的名字。
collocation: blank line
The teacher asked her students to count how many lines were on each page.
老師請學生數一數每一頁有幾行字。
Zuri could not remember the next line of the song during rehearsal.
Zuri 在排練時想不起來那首歌的下一句歌詞。
- read a line
- next line
- blank line
- opening line
- line of text
- write a line
常見錯誤
23. The exact words that a performer speaks during a film, play, or television or ra
台詞
演員在演出時說的文字
The exact words that a performer speaks during a film, play, or television or radio show.
The young actor forgot one of his lines during the school play.
那位年輕演員在學校話劇中忘了幾句臺詞。
collocation: forget one's lines
The director asked Élise to read her lines with more emotion.
導演請 Élise 唸臺詞時再多投入一些感情。
Romi highlighted every line from the script that she needed to memorize.
Romi 用螢光筆標出了劇本中需要記住的每一句臺詞。
Cole wrote new lines for the main character after the script was changed.
Cole 在劇本改動後為主角寫了新的臺詞。
collocation: write lines / new lines
- forget one's lines
- learn one's lines
- read one's lines
- memorize one's lines
- new lines
- write lines
用法筆記
Almost always used in the plural (lines) when referring to an actor's spoken words. The singular 'line' is used for one specific sentence within the script.
常見錯誤
24. A disciplinary measure in which a student must copy out a sentence many times by
抄寫處罰
學生重複抄寫句子作為懲罰
A disciplinary measure in which a student must copy out a sentence many times by hand as a consequence of misbehaviour.
The teacher gave Antonia two hundred lines for talking during the lesson.
老師因為 Antonia 在上課時講話，罰她抄寫兩百行句子。
collocation: give someone lines / write lines
Nadia had to stay after school and write lines on the blackboard.
Nadia 放學後必須留下來，在黑板上抄寫句子作為處罰。
As punishment for arriving late, the boy wrote one hundred lines in his notebook.
那個男孩因為遲到被罰在筆記本裡抄寫一百行句子。
The head teacher believed that writing lines taught students to follow the rules.
校長認為抄寫句子能讓學生學會遵守規定。
- write lines
- give someone lines
- do lines
- hundred lines
用法筆記
Very common in British English school settings but rare in other varieties of English. Usually used in the plural with a number: '50 lines', '100 lines', etc.
常見錯誤
25. a set of notes that form a particular part of a tune, often one that is easy to
旋律；樂句
一段連續音符構成的旋律片段
a set of notes that form a particular part of a tune, often one that is easy to remember and sing or play separately
Rin hummed the opening line of the song during the bus ride.
Rin 在搭公車時哼了那首歌的開頭旋律。
The pianist played that beautiful bass line again and again.
那位鋼琴家反覆彈奏那段美妙的低音旋律。
collocation: bass line / melody line
Mateo could not remember the second line of the chorus.
Mateo 想不起合唱部分的第二句旋律。
That trumpet line at the start of the piece is very well known.
那首曲子開頭的小號旋律非常有名。
The violin and the flute share the same melodic line in this section.
小提琴和長笛在這段共同演奏相同的旋律線。
collocation: melodic line
- bass line
- melody line
- vocal line
- opening line
26. the particular type of work or business that someone does, often referring to th
行業；職業
所從事的行業或工作領域
the particular type of work or business that someone does, often referring to their area of activity rather than a specific role
Meera has been working in the fashion line for over ten years.
Meera 從事時尚行業已經超過十年了。
pattern: in the [area] line
Christopher comes from a family that has been in the hotel line for generations.
Christopher 出身一個世代經營旅館業的家族。
What line of work is your sister in?
你姊姊從事哪一行？
idiomatic question: line of work
Defne decided to change her line of business after the pandemic.
Defne 決定在疫情後轉行。
The company is looking for an expert in the insurance line.
這家公司正在尋找保險業的專家。
- line of work
- line of business
- in the [adj] line
- trade
more specific to skilled manual work; has an older-fashioned feel
- field
very similar in meaning but slightly broader, can include academic disciplines
- profession
usually implies formal training and qualifications such as law or medicine
用法筆記
Often used in the fixed phrase 'line of work' or 'line of business'. Uncommon as a stand-alone noun for 'job' in modern everyday speech.
常見錯誤
27. a group of related products that a company makes or sells, all sharing a similar
產品系列
公司生產或銷售的同類產品
a group of related products that a company makes or sells, all sharing a similar purpose or market
The company is launching a new line of organic skincare products this spring.
這家公司今年春天將推出一系列新的有機護膚產品。
pattern: line of [product type] products
Iris decided to expand her clothing line to include children's sizes.
Iris 決定擴大她的服裝系列，加入童裝尺寸。
That supermarket chain carries a budget line of household cleaning goods.
那家連鎖超市販售一款平價的家用清潔產品系列。
Dewi tested every product in the new snack line before approving it.
Dewi 在批准之前試吃了新零食系列中的每一項產品。
Jisoo's bakery introduced a gluten-free line of bread and cakes last month.
Jisoo 的烘焙坊上個月推出了無麩質麵包和蛋糕系列。
pattern: [brand/person]'s [product] line
- product line
- line of products
- new line
- budget line
- clothing line
- range
more commonly used in British English; carries the same meaning
- product line
the full phrase is more formal and common in business writing
- series
implies items that follow one another in sequence rather than a set offered at the same time
常見錯誤
28. a thin crease or mark that appears on a person's skin, especially as a natural p
皺紋
皮膚因老化出現的細紋
a thin crease or mark that appears on a person's skin, especially as a natural part of growing older
Lara noticed fine lines around her eyes after years of working outdoors.
Lara 在戶外工作多年後，發現眼睛周圍出現了細紋。
collocation: fine lines / laugh lines
The old fisherman's face was covered in deep lines from the sun and wind.
那位老漁夫的臉上因日曬風吹而布滿了深深的皺紋。
Eitan smiled, and the lines at the corners of his mouth grew deeper.
Eitan 笑了起來，嘴角的皺紋變得更深了。
Some people use special creams to reduce the appearance of lines on their skin.
有些人使用特殊乳霜來減少皮膚上皺紋的出現。
- fine lines
- laugh lines
- lines on the face
- deep lines
用法筆記
Often used in plural ('lines') or with modifiers such as 'fine lines', 'laugh lines', 'wrinkle lines'. 'Wrinkle' is a more direct synonym but 'line' is gentler and more common in cosmetic contexts.
常見錯誤
29. a pipe or cable used to supply water, gas, or electric power to buildings from a
管線；管纜
輸送水、瓦斯或電力的管路或電纜
a pipe or cable used to supply water, gas, or electric power to buildings from a central system
A construction crew accidentally damaged a gas line near the school yesterday.
一組施工人員昨天不小心挖斷了學校附近的一條瓦斯管線。
collocation: gas line / water line / power line
The city is replacing old water lines to stop the frequent pipe bursts.
市政府正在更換老舊的水管，以解決頻繁的爆管問題。
Workers are burying new electricity lines along the main road this month.
工人這個月正沿著主要道路埋設新的電力管線。
A broken sewage line flooded the basement of the apartment block.
一條破損的污水管淹沒了公寓大樓的地下室。
The building's main water line burst during the cold winter night.
那棟大樓的主要水管在寒冷的冬夜裡爆裂了。
collocation: main [utility] line
- gas line
- water line
- power line
- sewer line
- main line
- utility line
用法筆記
Usually preceded by the type of utility it carries: 'gas line', 'water line', 'power line', 'sewer line', 'sewage line'. In American English, 'utility line' can refer to any of these.
常見錯誤
30. in mathematics, a one-dimensional figure that has length only, with no width or
線
幾何學中有長度但無寬度的圖形
in mathematics, a one-dimensional figure that has length only, with no width or depth, and continues without end in both directions
Draw a straight line between point A and point B on the graph.
在圖表上畫一條連接 A 點和 B 點的直線。
pattern: draw a [adjective] line between [points]
The students learned how to measure the length of a curved line.
學生們學習如何測量一條曲線的長度。
Two parallel lines never meet, no matter how far they extend.
兩條平行線無論延伸多長都不會相交。
collocation: parallel lines / straight line / curved line
A line in geometry has no thickness, only length along a path.
幾何學中的線只有長度，沒有厚度。
The teacher asked the class to find where the two lines cross each other.
老師要求全班找出那兩條線相交的位置。
- straight line
- curved line
- parallel lines
- perpendicular lines
- dotted line
- solid line
- line segment
has specific endpoints; a line in geometry extends infinitely in both directions
- ray
starts at one point and extends infinitely in one direction only
用法筆記
Distinguish from 'line segment' (which has a fixed length and endpoints) and 'ray' (which has one endpoint and extends forever in one direction). In everyday language, 'line' can mean any of these, but in geometry the terms are precise.
常見錯誤
above the line
idiomRelating to a company's regular income and expenses that affect its profit.
線上項目
The marketing costs are above the line and reduce our profit.
Above-the-line items include salaries and raw materials.
along/down the line
idiomAt some point during a process or activity.
在過程中
Somewhere along the line, the plan went wrong.
We will decide on that further down the line.
In the way that is mentioned.
按照……方式
The new system will work along the same lines as the old one.
He said something along those lines, but not exactly.
Used to say that groups have shown which side they support in an upcoming argument or contest.
戰線已劃定
The battle lines are drawn between the two political parties.
In the debate, the battle lines are drawn over education funding.
To start working or functioning.
上線運作
The new factory will come on line next month.
The updated software is now on line and ready to use.
To be in a position where you can be shot at or criticized.
處於槍口下
The soldiers were in the firing line during the attack.
The manager found himself in the firing line after the mistake.
To make someone or something behave in the same way as others or as expected.
使……一致
The manager brought the team into line with company policy.
Her actions did not fall into line with the rules.
cross a/the line
idiomTo do something that is not acceptable behavior.
越界
He crossed the line by insulting his colleague.
Her joke crossed the line and offended many people.
cut in line
idiomTo go to the front of a line without waiting for your turn.
插隊
A man cut in line in front of me at the store.
Please do not cut in line; wait your turn.
To decide that something is finished and not worth discussing anymore.
劃清界線
Let's draw a line under this argument and move on.
The company drew a line under the failed project.
To reach the point where something cannot continue in the same way.
盡頭
The team reached the end of the line after losing the final.
This could be the end of the road for the old factory.
a firm hand
idiomStrong control or discipline.
嚴格管教
The teacher used a firm hand to manage the class.
Some children need a firm hand to behave well.
Completely, without doubt.
完全地
He believed the lie hook, line and sinker.
She fell for the trick hook, line and sinker.
In a position that forms a straight line with something.
排成一線
The chairs are in a line with the table.
The planets are in line with the sun during an eclipse.
Likely to get something.
有望獲得
She is in line for a promotion at work.
He is in line for the top prize.
in the line of duty
idiomWhile doing a job.
值勤中
The firefighter was injured in the line of duty.
A police officer died in the line of duty yesterday.
Similar to something or closely connected with it.
與……一致
The new policy is in line with company goals.
Salary increases are in line with inflation.
lay it on the line
idiomTo tell someone clearly what you think, even if they will not like it.
坦白說
The boss laid it on the line: we must cut costs.
She laid it on the line and told him the truth.
To establish a clear limit to what you will do or accept.
劃定底線
The manager drew a line in the sand against overtime.
It's time to draw a line in the sand on this issue.
To choose the easiest way of doing something.
選擇最簡單的路
He took the path of least resistance and agreed with everyone.
She chose the line of least resistance to avoid conflict.
At risk.
冒風險
If the project fails, my job is on the line.
He put his reputation on the line by supporting the plan.
Not forming a straight line or not agreeing with something.
不一致
The picture is out of line with the others.
His behavior was out of line with the rules.
To behave in a way that is not acceptable.
越界
She overstepped the mark by criticizing her boss publicly.
He overstepped the line and was asked to leave.
To tell someone a story or excuse that is not true.
編造故事
He pitched a story about being late due to traffic.
She pitched a line to avoid the meeting.
To find a hidden meaning in something that is not directly stated.
體會言外之意
Reading between the lines, I think she is unhappy.
If you read between the lines, his message is clear.
To sign a document to show agreement to buy or do something.
簽名同意
He signed on the dotted line to buy the house.
Just sign on the dotted line and the deal is done.
To behave badly or break the rules.
越軌
If you step out of line, you will be punished.
He got out of line and was sent to the principal.
toe the (party) line
idiomTo say or do what someone in authority tells you, even if you disagree.
服從黨的路線
All members must toe the party line.
She refused to toe the line and spoke her mind.
To be in a difficult situation where you could easily make a mistake.
走鋼索
He walked a fine line between honesty and rudeness.
She treads a thin line between success and failure.
below the line
idiomRelated to unusual costs or income that a company has, which are not part of its normal business and are recorded after profits are calculated.
線下項目
The company reported a large loss from below the line items.
Did the auditor check all below the line entries carefully?