1. to form a row or series along something
沿著某物排成一列或一行
People lined the streets to watch the parade.
人們沿著街道排隊觀看遊行。
Trees line the path to the old castle.
樹木沿著通往古堡的小徑排列。
Line Meaning（定義、用法、例句與發音）
line
verb
快速理解
What does "Line" mean?What are 2-3 core uses of "Line"?
「line」作動詞時，主要指沿著某物排列、形成線條或覆蓋內襯。
- 1
排列；使排成行
EN: to form or place things in a row or along a line
翻譯: 使事物排成一列或沿著一條線排列。
- 2
沿...排列；形成...的邊界
EN: to be positioned or to form a line along the edge of something
翻譯: 位於某物的邊緣或沿其邊界形成一條線。
- 3
加襯裡；覆蓋內層
EN: to cover the inner surface of something with a layer of material
翻譯: 用一層材料覆蓋某物的內部表面。
小提醒：注意「line」作動詞時，常與介系詞「with」或「along」連用，例如「line the street with trees」（沿街種樹）或「shelves lined with books」（擺滿書的架子）。
發音（How to Pronounce "Line" in English）
How to pronounce "Line" in English?"Line" US vs UK pronunciation
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Real-life Examples of "Line" from YouTube Videos
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“the Israeli government, the hard line within that government, and there are those threats of retaliation through more annexations of parts of the occupied West Bank.”
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Definitions（定義）
What are the definitions of "Line"?How does "Line" change by context?
2. to cover the inside of something with a layer of material
用一層材料覆蓋某物的內部
She lined the baking tray with parchment paper.
她在烤盤上鋪了烘焙紙。
The coat is lined with soft fleece for extra warmth.
這件外套內裡襯了柔軟的刷毛布以增加保暖性。
3. to form a queue or wait in a line
排隊或排成一行等候
We had to line up for over an hour to get tickets.
我們必須排隊一個多小時才能買到票。
The students lined up quietly outside the classroom.
學生們安靜地在教室外排隊。
4. to mark or draw lines on a surface
在表面上標記或畫線
He lined the paper to help his handwriting stay straight.
他在紙上畫線以幫助他的字跡保持筆直。
The old map was carefully lined with routes in red ink.
這張舊地圖上用紅墨水仔細地畫出了路線。
5. to fill or supply something abundantly
大量裝滿或供應某物
The shelves were lined with books of every genre.
書架上擺滿了各種類型的書籍。
His pockets were lined with money from the deal.
他的口袋因為那筆交易而塞滿了錢。
Grammar & Patterns（句型）
What are common sentence patterns for "Line"?How to make natural sentences with "Line"?
| Pattern | Meaning | Example |
|---|---|---|
| line + noun (e.g., street, wall) | 沿著…排列 | People lined the street to watch the parade. (人們沿街排開觀看遊行。) |
| line + noun + with + noun | 用…鋪滿/裝飾…的內部 | She lined the drawers with scented paper. (她用香紙鋪滿了抽屜。) |
| be/get lined with + noun | 佈滿…，排列著… | The path was lined with cherry trees. (小徑兩旁種滿了櫻花樹。) |
| line up | 排隊，使排成一行 | We need to line up for tickets. (我們需要排隊買票。) |
| line up + noun | 安排，組織 | He lined up several speakers for the event. (他為活動安排了幾位演講者。) |
| line + noun + up | 使…排成一列 | The teacher lined the children up. (老師讓孩子們排成一列。) |
用法說明
How is "Line" different from similar structures?What usage mistakes are common with "Line"?
line up vs in line
- line up 是動詞片語，表示「排隊」或「使…排隊」這個動作。
- in line 是介系詞片語，描述「在隊伍中」的狀態。
- 美式英語中，名詞「隊伍」常用 line；英式英語則常用 queue。
- line up 後面可接 to + V 表示排隊的目的。 EN: We need to line up to buy the tickets. 翻譯: 我們需要排隊買票。
EN:Please stand in line and wait for your turn.
翻譯:請排好隊，等候輪到你。
總結建議
表達「排隊」的動作時用動詞片語 line up，描述「在隊伍裡」的狀態則用介系詞片語 in line。
易混淆對比
What is the difference between "Line" and similar words?How to choose "Line" vs alternatives?
line vs align
「line」強調將物體排成一條線或沿著一條線排列，常用於具體的物理排列；「align」則更強調對齊、校準或使一致，常用於抽象概念或精確對齊。
line vs queue
作為動詞時，「line」可表示排成一行或排列；「queue」則專指排隊等候，尤指按順序等待服務或進入。
line vs arrange
「line」側重於線性排列，形成一條線；「arrange」含義更廣泛，指整理、安排或佈置，不一定是線性。
口語用法
How is "Line" used in spoken English?What is the spoken vs formal difference for "Line"?
引述
在口語中，'line' 常用來引述或重複別人的話，尤其是帶有諷刺或強調意味時。 EN: He was like, "I'm not going to line up for that," and I was just shocked. 翻譯: 他就說：「我才不會去排那個隊呢。」我整個傻眼。
EN:She goes, "Don't give me that line about being busy," and walked away.
翻譯:她說：「少跟我來『我很忙』那一套。」然後就走掉了。
語氣強調
在非正式對話中，'line' 常與特定動詞或介系詞連用，形成固定口語說法，用來強調行為或狀態。 EN: Just line them up against the wall so we can see them all. 翻譯: 就把他們靠牆排一排，這樣我們才看得清楚。
EN:His story doesn't line up with what the others said.
翻譯:他的說法跟其他人講的對不上。
停頓填充
在思考或組織語句時，'line' 相關的片語有時會被用作填充詞，特別是當說話者想描述一系列事物或步驟時。 EN: So, the next thing on the line is... uh... we need to call the client. 翻譯: 所以，接下來要做的是…呃…我們得打電話給客戶。
EN:I have a whole line of questions, like, why did he do that?
翻譯:我有一大串問題，像是，他為什麼要那樣做？
正式寫作注意：上述口語用法，特別是作為填充詞或引述動詞（如 'be like', 'goes'）的用法，在學術論文、商業報告或正式書信中應避免使用，請改用更精確的動詞（如 'said', 'stated', 'explained'）或更正式的結構來表達。
常見短語
What common collocations use "Line"?What fixed phrases with "Line" should I remember?
line up
verb + particle
排隊；使排成一行；安排妥當
line with
verb + preposition
用...鋪墊或覆蓋內部
line the streets
verb + noun phrase
排列在街道兩旁
line one's pockets
verb + possessive + noun
中飽私囊，非法牟利
line one's face
verb + possessive + noun
臉上出現皺紋
line up behind
verb + particle + preposition
支持，站在...一邊
常見錯誤
What are common mistakes with "Line"?Which "Line" sentences look correct but are wrong?
×I will line the books on the shelf.
✓I will line up the books on the shelf.
「line」作動詞時，若表示「排隊、排列」，通常需要搭配介系詞「up」或「along」等，單獨使用「line」較不自然。
×She lined her coat with warm wool.
✓She lined her coat with warm wool.
此句文法正確，但中文學習者常誤解「line」在此的含義為「畫線」或「排隊」，實際上此處意為「給...加襯裡」。需注意動詞「line」在不同上下文中的語義差異。
×Many people line to buy the new product.
✓Many people line up to buy the new product.
表達「排隊（做某事）」時，應使用「line up to do something」的結構，不可省略「up」。
×The road is lined by trees.
✓The road is lined with trees.
在被動語態中，描述「兩旁排列著...」或「內襯是...」時，應使用「be lined with」，而非「be lined by」。
×He lines the paper and starts writing.
✓He draws lines on the paper and starts writing.
「line」作動詞時，雖然有「畫線」的意思，但通常指「畫出線條」這個動作本身，或用於「line something (with something)」的結構。若要明確表達「在紙上畫線（以便書寫）」，使用「draw lines」更為自然清晰。
詞形變化
What are the word forms of "Line"?What are tense/participle forms of "Line"?
lines(3rd_singular)lining(present_participle)lined(past)lined(past_participle)