liner
/ˈlaɪnə(r)/ (bre, ipa) · /ˈlaɪnər/ (ame, ipa) · /ˈlī-nər/ (ame, mw)
liner — 名詞
- linersingular
- linersplural
1. a piece of material that is placed or attached to the inside surface of somethin
內襯；襯裡
覆蓋物體內側的保護材料
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.
那件舊外套有一層溫暖的羊毛內襯，是Yuki的祖母親手縫進去的。
collocation: woollen liner / fabric liner
Diego replaced the plastic liner in his kitchen bin after taking out the rubbish.
Diego在清理垃圾後，換了廚房垃圾桶裡的塑膠襯袋。
collocation: plastic liner / bin liner
A thick felt liner inside the lunch box kept Amina's food warm for hours.
便當盒內有一層厚毛氈內襯，讓Amina的飯菜好幾個小時都保持溫熱。
Sun-hee bought a silk liner for her handbag to protect it from spills.
Sun-hee買了一個絲質內襯放進手提包裡，以防液體潑灑。
- 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
眼線筆；唇線筆
描繪眼部或唇部輪廓的化妝品
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.
Elena沿著上睫毛畫了一條棕色眼線，讓眼睛看起來更大。
collocation: apply + [colour] + liner
Arjun bought a waterproof eyeliner at the pharmacy for his swim practice.
Arjun在藥妝店買了一支防水眼線筆，準備游泳練習時使用。
compound: waterproof eyeliner
The make-up artist used a dark lip liner to define the shape of Zola's lips.
化妝師用深色唇線筆勾勒出Zola的唇形。
Wei prefers a gel liner because it glides on more smoothly than a pencil.
Wei偏好凝膠狀眼線筆，因為它比鉛筆型的更順滑好畫。
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
郵輪；豪華客輪
定期航行長程航線的大型客船
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.
那艘郵輪花了五天橫渡大西洋，船上載了兩千多名乘客。
compound: ocean liner
Kenji's grandfather worked as a chef on a luxury liner that sailed between Singapore and London.
Kenji的爺爺在一艘往返新加坡與倫敦的豪華客輪上擔任主廚。
collocation: luxury liner
After the storm passed, the liner continued its journey toward the port of Buenos Aires.
暴風雨過後，郵輪繼續駛向布宜諾斯艾利斯港。
Maria and her family booked a cabin on a cruise liner to explore the islands of the Caribbean.
Maria和家人訂了一間郵輪艙房，打算探索加勒比海的各島嶼。
The old liner was retired from service and turned into a floating hotel.
那艘老舊的郵輪退役後被改裝成一座漂浮飯店。
- 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
平飛球；直飛球
棒球中低空直線飛行的打擊球
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.
Jean-Pierre擊出一記凌厲的平飛球，越過二壘手，他連反應都來不及。
collocation: hit + a [sharp] + liner
The batter's liner struck the outfield wall so hard it bounced straight back to the fielder.
打者的平飛球重重打在球場外野牆上，直接彈回野手面前。
This player is famous for hitting line drives — his last liner earned the team two runs.
那位選手以平飛球聞名——他最近這支平飛球幫球隊拿下兩分。
A hard liner hit the pitcher's leg, but he stayed in the game and finished the inning.
一顆強勁的平飛球擊中投手的腿，但他繼續留在場上投完那一局。
- 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).