in line 1. 成一直线，成一排 set the shelves in line along the wall 把架子沿墙排成行 2. 一致的，相符的；符合常规的，在正常限度内的 Our thoughts on this subject are pretty much in line. 我们对这一问题的想法相当一致。 The coach kept the excited team in line. 教练使情绪激动的队员们不越轨。 keep prices in line 控制物价 3. 挨次，顺次 next in line 下一个 He is fourth in line to be admitted to the society. 他将是被接纳入会的第四个。