Definitions
n. a long, thin mark on a surface
线；线条
n. people or things arranged one behind or beside another
一排；队伍
n. a route or connection for transport or communication
线路；路线
Example
Draw a straight line across the page with your ruler.
用尺子在纸上画一条直线。
Extending the railway line could connect rural communities with employment opportunities in nearby cities.
延长铁路线可以让农村社区的居民获得附近城市的就业机会。
Collocations
- straight line
- stand in line
- railway line
- telephone line
Word family
- lined (adj.)
- lining (n.)
Usage tip
排队在美式英语中常用stand in line，英式常用queue。
FAQ
- What does line mean?
- a long, thin mark on a surface people or things arranged one behind or beside another a route or connection for transport or communication
- How is line pronounced?
- UK /laɪn/, US /laɪn/. Use the audio buttons above to listen.
