straight line
/streɪt laɪn/phrase
A2formalcommon/streɪt laɪn/A line that does not curve or bend; the shortest distance between two points. Also used figuratively to describe something direct, honest, or without deviation.
ruЛиния, которая не изгибается и не искривляется; кратчайшее расстояние между двумя точками. Также используется в переносном смысле для описания чего-то прямого, честного или без отклонений.esLínea que no se dobla ni se curva; la distancia más corta entre dos puntos. También se usa en sentido figurado para describir algo directo, honesto o sin desviaciones.frLigne qui ne se courbe ni ne se dévie; plus court chemin entre deux points. S'emploie aussi au sens figuré pour désigner quelque chose de direct, d'honnête ou sans détour.deEine Linie, die sich nicht krümmt oder biegt; die kürzeste Verbindung zwischen zwei Punkten. Auch im übertragenen Sinne für etwas Gerades, Ehrliches oder ohne Abweichung verwendet.ptLinha que não se curva nem se dobra; a menor distância entre dois pontos. Também é usada em sentido figurado para descrever algo direto, honesto ou sem desvios.zh不弯曲、不偏斜的线,也指两点之间最短的距离;比喻义上可形容为人正直、坦率或做事不绕弯子。arخط مستقيم لا ينحني ولا يتقوس؛ أقصر مسافة بين نقطتين. ويُستعمل مجازًا لوصف شيء مستقيم أو صادق أو بلا انحرافات.
- Geometry concept A2 formal
The shortest distance between two points, extending infinitely in both directions with no curvature.
- Draw a straight line between points A and B.
- In Euclidean geometry, a straight line is the shortest path.
- The ruler helps you draw a perfect straight line.
ruПрямая линияesLínea rectafrLigne droitedeGeradeptRetazh直线arخط مستقيم
- Direct or honest path B2 informal
A figurative expression meaning a direct, honest, or straightforward course of action.
- He always follows a straight line in his business dealings.
- She walked a straight line through her career without any detours.
- The politician promised to stay on a straight line with his promises.
ruПрямой путьescamino rectofrligne droite (au sens figuré)deGerader Wegptcaminho retozh正道arالطريق المستقيم