"cross the line" in Chinese (Simplified)

• 越界
• 过分

Definition

以不可接受或不恰当的方式行为，通常指违反规定或行为失当。

Usage Notes (Chinese (Simplified))

多为口语，用于谈论行为超出社会或个人能接受的界限。常见用法如“crossed the line”、“don’t cross the line”。与物理意义上的“线”无关，而是比喻行为边界。

Examples

You crossed the line when you shouted at your teacher.

你对老师大喊时已经**越界**了。

Please don’t cross the line with your jokes.

请不要在开玩笑时**越界**。

If you cross the line, there will be consequences.

如果你**越界**了，会有后果。

Whoa, that comment really crossed the line.

哇，这句话真的**太过分了**。

Sometimes people don’t realize they’ve crossed the line until it’s too late.

有时人们直到太晚才意识到他们已经**越界**了。

I get that you're upset, but don't cross the line by insulting him.

我明白你很生气，但不要因为这样就**越界**去侮辱他。