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dotted line

Longman Dictionary of Contemporary English 5++朗文当代英语 5++LDOCE 5++朗文 5++ˌdotted ˈline noun [countable]  TCNa series of printed or drawn dots that form a line 虚线,点线 sign on the dotted line at sign2(4)
Examples from the Corpus
dotted lineIt's better to forward them inline, that is, beneath a dotted line.In b the slope of each dotted line is less than unity - in each case denoting negative allometry.Cut along the dotted lines.You may want another approach to get people to sign on the dotted line.The lucky 10,000 have signed on the dotted line.But how many of these companies forget about you once you've signed on the dotted line.The dotted line in each diagram separates the superior courts from the inferior courts.
From Longman Business Dictionarydotted lineˌdotted ˈline noun sign on the dotted lineLAW to agree officially to something by writing your name on an official or legal documentDemand that the repairs are done before you sign on the dotted line.
ˌdotted ˈline nounChineseSyllable
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dotted line
ˌdotted ˈline noun [countable]
a series of printed or drawn dots that form a line ⇨ sign on the dotted line at sign2(4)


dotted lineBrE /ˌdɒtɪd ˈlaɪn/ 🔊NAmE /ˌdɑːtɪd ˈlaɪn/ 🔊 nouna line made of dots 点线;虚线Country boundaries are shown on this map as dotted lines. 这张地图上国界以虚线标出。🔊🔊Fold along the dotted line. 沿虚线折叠。🔊🔊Write your name on the dotted line. 把名字填在虚线上。🔊🔊sign on the dotted ˈline(informal) to sign a document to show that you have agreed to buy sth or do sth 在签字处签上姓名(表示同意);签名同意Just sign on the dotted line and the car is yours. 只要在虚线上签名,这车就归你了。🔊🔊