| 释义 | be in line forbe in line forTo be a likely recipient of something, such as a job or award. I'm pretty sure I'm in line for Connie's position once she retires. My daughter is a great student, so she's in line for many academic awards at graduation.See also: linebe in line for somethingCOMMON If you are in line for something, it is likely to happen to you or you are likely to get it. Izzy's in line for a presenter's job. He had been at the paper for long enough to be in line for a lifetime achievement award.See also: line, something |