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单词 night line
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Definition of night line in English:

night line

noun ˈnʌɪt lʌɪn
  • 1Angling. A line with baited hooks set to catch fish at night.

  • 2Chiefly British. Usually in form Nightline. A telephone helpline available at night, especially for university or college students (frequently as the name of such a service); (hence more widely) any overnight out-of-hours telephone service.

Origin

Early 18th century; earliest use found in Gentleman Angler. From night + line.

Definition of night line in US English:

night line

nounˈnʌɪt lʌɪn
  • 1Angling. A line with baited hooks set to catch fish at night.

  • 2Chiefly British. Usually in form Nightline. A telephone helpline available at night, especially for university or college students (frequently as the name of such a service); (hence more widely) any overnight out-of-hours telephone service.

Origin

Early 18th century; earliest use found in Gentleman Angler. From night + line.

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