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straight line

/streɪt laɪn/

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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.

  1. 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

  2. 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