VOA慢速英语:Don't Cross the Line! Unless It's the Finish Line

短语讲解：

1. Something “on the line” is at a critical point or is at risk.

at risk 有危险
例句：The report underlined his concern that standards were at risk
报告强调了他对道德水准可能会受影响所表示的关注。

2. A hard-liner is someone who sticks to some policy or rule.

stick to 遵守; 保留; 紧跟
例句：We must stick to the principle.
我们必须坚持原则。

3. So, her boss is a hard-liner when it comes to showing up for work on time.

on time 按时，准时
例句：We can certainly have the job finished on time.
我们肯定能按时完成任务。

4. The bottom line is that you care about Simone and are worried about her.

worry about 担忧， 烦恼; 惦念
例句：Don't worry about me; I'm very well.
别为我担心，我很好。