drew the line

• v. 加以限制(划定界线)

drew the line的用法和样例：

例句

用作动词 (v.)

1. Still, economists warn if Washington does not draw a line in its rescue of faulty lenders, it could lose credibility in preaching tough free market medicine abroad in the future.
   但是，经济学家警告说，如果华盛顿这次不对有问题的借贷机构提供救助加以限制的话，今后它可能会在海外倡导严苛的自由市场药方时失去可信度。