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draw a/the line 1 : to see or understand the difference between things区分;划清界限 Where do you draw the line between what is good and bad art?你如何界定艺术的好与不好? It is sometimes hard to draw a line between right and wrong.有时候很难分清是非对错。 2 : to refuse to do or allow something : to set a limit拒绝;限制 — usually + at We couldn't invite everyone so we drew the line at immediate family members only.我们不可能邀请所有的人,所以就限定只请直系亲属。 He helps me out a lot but draws the line at cleaning the bathroom.他帮我做了很多事,但就是不肯打扫卫生间。 line |