down-the-line

英 ['daʊnðə'laɪn] 美 ['daʊnðə'laɪn]

• ad. 彻底地
• a. 彻底的

down-the-line的用法和样例：

例句

(a.)

1. The doctor gave him a careful examination.
   医生对他作了彻底的检查。
2. Halfway measures won't solve the problem.
   不彻底的措施将不能解决这一问题。

词汇搭配

• down-the-line shot 边线直线球
• lay down the line on 说明关于…的事实或情...
• down the line 彻底地