"lineman" in Chinese (Simplified)

• 电线工人
• 线卫（美式橄榄球）

Definition

Lineman 可以指负责电力线路的工人，也可以指美式橄榄球中的锋线球员。

Usage Notes (Chinese (Simplified))

'Lineman' 在美式英语中主要指电线工人或美式橄榄球中的线卫。足球（soccer）里的边裁是 'linesman'，不要混淆。

Examples

The lineman repaired the broken power line.

**电线工人**修好了损坏的电线。

His brother works as a lineman for the city.

他哥哥是市里的**电线工人**。

A lineman must not be afraid of heights.

**电线工人**不能怕高。

My cousin is a lineman on his football team and blocks the defense.

我表哥是球队的**线卫**，负责挡住防守球员。

During the storm, the linemen worked all night to restore electricity.

暴风雨时，**电线工人们**整夜工作恢复电力。

Being a lineman can be dangerous, but it's important work.

**电线工人**这份工作有危险，但十分重要。