line

laɪn

lain

/la‌ɪn/

英語での「line」の定義と意味

Line

名詞

線, 筋

a long narrow mark on a surface

例

The child scribbled colorful lines on the paper.

子供は紙にカラフルな線を落書きした。

The graffiti artist created beautiful lines on the brick wall.

グラフィティアーティストがレンガの壁に美しい線を描いた。

列, 線

a row of people or things behind each other or next to each other

Dialect

American

queue

British

例

The buses were parked in a line at the bus station.

バスはバス停に列をなして停められていた。

The children held hands and walked in a line on the field trip.

子供たちは手をつなぎ、遠足で列になって歩いた。

the track or route along which a train travels

例

The commuter line was delayed by signal problems.

She took the southbound line to the city.

回線, 電話接続

a telephone connection or service

例

He dialed the number, and a voice answered on the other end of the line.

彼は番号をダイヤルし、回線の向こう側から声が返事をした。

I need to make an important call, but the line is busy.

重要な電話をかけなければならないのですが、回線が話し中です。

列, 線

a formation of people or things one behind another

a continuous extent with length but no width or thickness, formed by the path of a moving point

例

He followed the line of the horizon with his eyes.

Smoke traced a pale line across the sky.

a sequence of printed or written letters or characters arranged horizontally to form words

例

The teacher asked us to copy the first line.

Please read the second line aloud.

a sequence of reasoning intended to demonstrate a truth or falsehood

例

His line of argument convinced the panel.

The lawyer's line of reasoning dismantled their case.

a defensive or fortified position, especially representing the foremost point held by troops

例

The troops held the line through the night.

Engineers reinforced the defensive line with sandbags.

a very narrow range of radiation within a spectrum

例

The spectrometer picked up a faint hydrogen line.

Emission lines revealed the gas composition of the star.

a conductor used to transmit electrical power, signals, or optical data

例

A broken power line caused a neighborhood blackout.

The phone line was down after the storm.

a sequence of related events, actions, or developments

例

A line of events led from the small error to the full recall.

Investigators traced a line of contacts linking the suspects.

a spatial location defined by a one-dimensional extent, whether real or imaginary

例

Stand on the center line for the photo.

The surveyor marked the property line with stakes.

a small crease, fold, or depression in the surface of an object

例

A fine line appeared where the tablecloth had been folded.

Years in the sun left lines in the leather armchair.

a pipe or conduit used to carry liquids or gases from one place to another

例

The crew repaired a leak in the gas line.

Oil flowed through the underground line to the refinery.

behavior or action that conforms to a standard, rule, or expectation

例

His decision was in line with company policy.

The proposal falls in line with the committee's recommendations.

the main occupation that a person engages in to earn a living

例

Teaching has been her line all her adult life.

He changed his line from law to medicine.

a cord, rope, or similar object used for tying, pulling, or hanging

例

Hang the laundry on the line outside.

He tied the boat to the dock with a strong line.

the lineage or family line from a specific ancestor

例

The family line stretches back to the 1600s.

They traced their line to a famous king.

a business that provides transport services for goods or passengers

例

The shipping line transports goods internationally.

He booked a cabin on a cruise line.

a group of related products offered by a business

例

Their new cosmetics line is popular with teens.

The company launched a line of eco-friendly shoes.

a channel used for sending or receiving information

例

The emergency lines are open 24/7.

He stayed in touch through various communication lines.

a boundary or marking that defines the area of play

例

He stepped outside the line during the serve.

The ball bounced just inside the end line.

a system where tasks are performed in sequence to assemble a product

例

Cars roll down the assembly line in the factory.

Each worker has a station along the line.

線, 境界

a boundary or distinction used to separate or differentiate concepts, ideas, or categories

例

There is a clear line between professional and personal behavior.

プロフェッショナルな行動と個人的な行動の間には明確な線があります。

The line between right and wrong can sometimes be difficult to define.

正しいことと間違っていることの間の線は、時々定義するのが難しいことがあります。

a melody or sequence of musical notes forming a recognizable tune

例

The violin line carried the main melody.

He played a beautiful bass line on the piano.

a brief note sent to someone

例

She wrote him a line to say thanks.

Drop me a line when you arrive.

slick or flattering words often used to manipulate

例

He gave me the usual sales line.

Do n't fall for her smooth line about being busy.

a unit of vertical measurement in typesetting or advertising

例

The ad costs 10 lines in the local newspaper.

Each line of print is measured carefully.

dialogue or spoken text assigned to an actor

例

She forgot her line on stage.

Repeat your line clearly for the recording.

to line

動詞

to form a row or be positioned along the edge of something

例

The trees lined the street beautifully in autumn.

Soldiers lined the path for the parade.

裏打ちする, 覆う

to cover the interior surface of something, often for protection, decoration, or insulation

例

The walls were lined with soft fabric to improve acoustics.

壁は音響を改善するために柔らかい布で裏打ちされていました。

She lined the drawer with paper to keep it clean.

彼女は引き出しをきれいに保つために紙で裏打ちしました。

to fill a space generously

例

The pockets of his coat were lined with coins.

He lined the tray with bread rolls for the guests.

to draw lines on a surface

例

She lined the paper carefully with a ruler.

The field was lined for the soccer match.

to mark something with lines

例

The athlete 's shoes were lined with reflective stripes.

The walls were lined with decorative patterns.

語彙ツリー

linage

lineage

lineal

line

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英語での「line」の定義と意味

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