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to toe the line 循规蹈矩

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如果当某人被告知要 toe the line 那么就是要他服从命令，遵守规定。

例句

Although Mark disagreed with his manager about some things, he decided¹ to toe the line because he wanted a promotion².

If you want to get good grades you need to toe the line and do what your lecturer says.

请注意

另一个短语 to step on someone's toes 的意思是触及他人权利范围，管别人的事。

例句

I don't mean to step on your toes as I know this is your project, but we really need to move it forward today. Can I give you some help?

You realise you'll be stepping on her toes if you order the cake. It's her wedding and she wants to do everything.

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1 decided
adj.决定了的，坚决的；明显的，明确的
参考例句：
This gave them a decided advantage over their opponents.这使他们比对手具有明显的优势。 There is a decided difference between British and Chinese way of greeting.英国人和中国人打招呼的方式有很明显的区别。

2 promotion
n.提升，晋级；促销，宣传
参考例句：
The teacher conferred with the principal about Dick's promotion.教师与校长商谈了迪克的升级问题。 The clerk was given a promotion and an increase in salary.那个职员升了级，加了薪。