inline

inline — adjective

1. placed directly inside the main body of a document, webpage, or piece of text in

1.形容詞B2
釋義

placed directly inside the main body of a document, webpage, or piece of text instead of in a separate area such as a sidebar, footnote, or block.

例句

The blog post uses inline images placed between the paragraphs.

inline + noun for content within running text

Ezra added inline comments to the document using the review tool.

同義詞
  • embedded

    suggests deeper integration into the structure rather than just same-line placement

  • in-text

    broader term — in-text citations may appear in parentheses, not necessarily on the same line

反義詞
  • block-level

    describes elements that start on a new line and take the full width, opposite of inline in web design

  • separate

    placed in a distinct section rather than within the main text

文法句型

inline + noun (code, image, comment, citation)

be + inline

用法筆記

Common in technical writing about document formatting, web design, and academic citation styles. The hyphenated form 'in-line' is occasionally used in older technical manuals.

常見錯誤

❌Read the full article inline.
✅Read the full article online.
💡'inline' describes text or content positioning; 'online' means accessible via the internet.

2. describes a type of skate whose wheels are fixed one behind the other in a singl

2.形容詞B1
釋義

describes a type of skate whose wheels are fixed one behind the other in a single row, or the sport or activity done with such skates.

例句

Tariq bought a pair of inline skates for his weekend trips to the park.

attributive use: inline + skates

The new inline skating rink near the library is busy every Saturday afternoon.

同義詞
  • rollerblade

    brand name often used generically for inline skates, more common in US English

反義詞
  • roller skates

    skates with wheels arranged in a 2x2 formation instead of a single line

文法句型

inline + noun (skates, skating, skater)

用法筆記

In this sense the word is almost always used before a noun (attributive). You cannot say 'the skates are inline' to mean they are inline skates.

常見錯誤

❌She bought new roller skates for inline skating.
✅She bought new inline skates for inline skating.
💡Inline skates have wheels in a single row; traditional roller skates have wheels in a 2x2 formation.

3. having parts or pieces placed next to each other in a single straight row.

3.形容詞B1
釋義

having parts or pieces placed next to each other in a single straight row.

例句

The old car has a six-cylinder engine in an inline configuration.

inline + noun for mechanical arrangement

Dario arranged the chairs in an inline formation for the ceremony.

同義詞
  • linear

    broader term — linear can describe a mathematical relationship, not just physical placement

  • straight-line

    emphasises the absence of curves or bends

反義詞
  • staggered

    arranged in an offset or zigzag pattern rather than a straight row

  • angled

    positioned at an angle rather than in a straight alignment

文法句型

inline + noun (engine, system, layout)

be + inline

用法筆記

This sense is most frequent in mechanical and manufacturing contexts. The hyphenated variant 'in-line' is also accepted, especially in British English technical writing.

常見錯誤

❌We stood inline for thirty minutes.
✅We stood in line for thirty minutes.
💡'inline' describes arrangement; 'in line' means waiting in a queue.