She is the latest in a long line of controversial leaders. 在一系列颇具争议的领导者中，她是最新的一位。
He comes from a long line of doctors (= a lot of his relatives were doctors before him). 他出身医生世家。
This is the latest in a long line of popular talking-animal movies.
He joins a long line of politicians who have promised to tackle corruption.
My mother came from a long line of midwives.
See also: line noun (ROW)