| 单词 | lines | 
| 释义 | line1 of 3noun   ˈlīn  1  a    : a length of cord or cord-like material: such as    (1)    : a comparatively strong slender cord    (2)    : clothesline    (3)    : a rope used on shipboard    b(1)    : a device for catching fish consisting of a cord with hooks and other fishing gear    (2)    : scope for activity : rope    c    : a length of material used in measuring and leveling  used a line to level the foundation  d(1)    : piping for conveying a fluid (such as steam)  installed a new gas line  (2)    : a narrow short synthetic tube that is inserted approximately one inch into a vein (as of the arm) to provide temporary intravenous access for the administration of fluid, medication, or nutrients    e(1)    : a wire or pair of wires connecting one telegraph or telephone station with another or a whole system of such wires    also : any circuit in an electronic communication system   (2)    : a telephone connection  tried to get a line  also : an individual telephone extension   a call on line 2   (3)    : the principal circuits of an electric power system   2  a(1)    : a horizontal row of written or printed characters  the last line on the page  also : a blank row in lieu of such characters   (2)    : a unit in the rhythmic structure of verse formed by the grouping of a number of the smallest units of the rhythm (such as metrical feet)  The poem consisted of 14 lines.  (3)    : a distinct segment of a computer program containing a single command or a small number of commands    b    : a short letter : note  dropped him a line confirming the date  c   lines  plural  : a certificate of marriage    d    : the words making up a part in a performance  —usually used in plural  memorized his lines  e    : any of the successive horizontal rows of picture elements on the screen of a cathode-ray tube (such as a television screen)   3  a    : something (such as a ridge or seam) that is distinct, elongated, and narrow  growth lines in a tree trunk  b    : a narrow crease (as on the face) : wrinkle    c    : the course or direction of something in motion : route  the line of flight of a bullet  d(1)    : a state of agreement or conformity : accordance  took a firm line with his nephew  (2)    : a state of order, control, or obedience  wouldn't let them get out of line  e(1)    : a boundary of an area  the state line  (2)    : distinction sense 1  the fine line between love and hate  f    : the track and roadbed of a railway    g    : an amount of cocaine that is arranged in a line to be inhaled through the nose   4  a    : a course of conduct, action, or thought    especially : an official or public position   the party line   b    : a field of activity or interest  worked in the plumbing line  c    : a glib often persuasive way of talking  had a line to make the angels weep 5  a    : limit, restraint  overstepped the line of good taste  b   archaic   : position in life : lot   6  a(1)    : family, lineage  descended from a noble line  (2)    : a strain produced and maintained especially by selective breeding or biological culture    (3)    : a chronological series    b    : orderly arrangements made to cover extended military positions and presenting a front to the enemy  —usually used in plural  the lines of battle  c    : a military formation in which the different elements are abreast of each other    d    : naval ships arranged in a regular order    e(1)    : the combatant forces of an army distinguished from the staff corps and supply services    (2)    : the force of a regular navy    f(1)    : officers of the navy eligible for command at sea distinguished from officers of the staff    (2)    : officers of the army belonging to a combatant branch    g    : an arrangement or placement of persons or objects of one kind in an orderly series  a line of trees stand on line waiting in line  also : the persons or objects so positioned   the line moved slowly at the bank   h(1)    : a group of public conveyances plying regularly under one management over a route    (2)    : a system of transportation together with its equipment, routes, and appurtenances  the eastern freight lines  also : the company owning or operating it   i    : a succession of musical notes especially considered in melodic phrases    j(1)    : an arrangement of operations in manufacturing permitting sequential occurrence on various stages of production  a production line  (2)    : the personnel of an organization that are responsible for its stated objective    k(1)    : the seven players including center, two guards, two tackles, and two ends who in offensive football play line up on or within one foot of the line of scrimmage    (2)    : the players who in defensive play line up within one yard of the line of scrimmage    l    : a group of three players including a left winger, center, and right winger who play together as a unit in hockey   7   : a narrow elongated mark drawn or projected: such as    a(1)    : a circle of latitude or longitude on a map    (2)    : equator    b    : a mark (as on a map) recording a boundary, division, or contour    c    : any of the horizontal parallel strokes on a music staff on or between which notes are placed   compare space    d    : a mark (as by pencil) that forms part of the formal design of a picture distinguished from the shading or color    e    : a division on a bridge score dividing the score for bonuses from that for tricks    f(1)    : a demarcation of a limit with reference to which the playing of some game or sport is regulated  —usually used in combination    (2)    : a marked or imaginary line across a playing area (such as a football field) parallel to the end line    (3)    : line of scrimmage   8   : a straight or curved geometric element that is generated by a moving point and that has extension only along the path of the point : curve   9  a    : a defining outline : contour  the rising line of the hills  b    : a general plan : model  —usually used in plural  explained the lines of his foreign policy 10  a   chiefly British   : pica  —used to indicate the size of large type    b    : the unit of fineness of halftones expressed as the number of screen lines to the linear inch   11   : merchandise or services of the same general class for sale or regularly available  a full line of electrical supplies 12  a    : a source of information : insight    b    : betting odds offered by a bookmaker especially on a sporting event   13   : a complete game of 10 frames in bowling  called also string 14   : line drive   15   : the part of a professional kitchen in which meals are cooked and plated  In esoteric, insider terminology of the restaurant world, "the line" refers en masse to the people, the physical space, the equipment … the arrangement of things, the order, the rules, the menu, the methods …— We were taught in the kitchen fray to never take anything said on the line personally.— working a line shift Several years ago, while working as a line cook in a New York City restaurant, I tasted a salami unlike any I'd ever come across.—  liny adjective    or less commonly liney   ˈlī-nē  line2 of 3 verb (1)  lined; lining   transitive verb 1   : to mark or cover with a line or lines  lined paper 2   : to depict with lines : draw   3   : to place or form a line along  pedestrians line the walks 4   : to form into a line or lines : align  line up troops 5   : to hit (something, such as a baseball) hard and in a usually straight line   intransitive verb 1   : to hit a line drive in baseball   2   : to come into the correct relative position : align   line3 of 3 verb (2)  lined; lining   transitive verb 1   : to cover the inner surface of  line a cloak with silk 2   : to put something in the inside of : fill   3   : to serve as the lining of  tapestries lined the walls 4  obsolete   : fortify   lines 1 of 2 noun1 as in columnsa series of persons or things arranged one behind another the line for tickets stretched around the block Synonyms & Similar Words Relevance 
 2 as in proceduresa way of acting or proceeding since the election, the president has taken a very conservative line Synonyms & Similar Words 
 3 as in professionsthe activity by which one regularly makes a living my line of business is "pre-owned" vehicles, and have I got a deal for you! Synonyms & Similar Words 
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 4 as in areasa region of activity, knowledge, or influence advanced mathematics is a little outside of my line, but I'll see what I can do to help Synonyms & Similar Words 
 5 as in limitsa real or imaginary point beyond which a person or thing cannot go you really crossed the line with that outrageous display of bad behavior Synonyms & Similar Words 
 6 as in pipesa long hollow cylinder for carrying a substance (as a liquid or gas) the workers rushed to fix the leak in the gas line Synonyms & Similar Words 
 7 as in wiresa length of braided, flexible material that is used for tying or connecting things he made sure to bring extra fishing line in case a fish broke free Synonyms & Similar Words 
 8 as in fleetsa group of vehicles traveling together or under one management she owns a line of limousines Synonyms & Similar Words 
 9 as in routesthe direction along which something or someone moves the airplane took a southerly line toward the capital Synonyms & Similar Words 
 10 as in familiesa group of persons who come from the same ancestor a 10th of all island residents are members of the line of this early settler Synonyms & Similar Words 
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 11 as in lineagesthe line of ancestors from whom a person is descended he comes from a noble line that goes back several centuries Synonyms & Similar Words 
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