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string
11 ENTRIES FOUND:
plural strings
plural strings
Learner's definition of STRING
1
: a long, thin piece of twisted thread that you use to attach things, tie things together, or hang things细绳；带子 — see also apron string, drawstring, g-string, shoestring
[count]
- She tied a string around the boxes.她用一条绳子把几个盒子捆在一起。
[noncount]
- a piece/loop/ball of string一条绳；一圈线；一团线
- He tied the packages together with string.他用绳子把这些包裹捆在一起。
2
[count] : a group of objects that are connected with a string, wire, chain, etc.（一）串 — + of
- She was wearing a string of pearls.她戴了一串珍珠。
- We used four strings of Christmas lights to decorate the tree.我们用了四串圣诞灯装饰这棵树。
3
[count]
a : a series of similar things一系列（类似的事物） — + of
- He owns a string of movie theaters.他拥有多家电影院。
- a long/whole string of names/numbers一长串/整整一长串名字；一长串/一整串数字
b : a series of events which follow each other in time一连串，一系列（事件） — + of
- a string of robberies一系列抢劫案
- The band had a string of hits in the 1990s.在20世纪90年代，这个乐队推出了一系列风靡一时的歌曲。
c technical : a group of letters, words, or numbers which is treated as a single unit in a computer program（计算机程序中的）字符串
- a character string字符串
4
[count] : a long, thin piece of tightly stretched wire or other material (such as nylon) that is used to produce sounds in a musical instrument (such as a violin or piano)琴弦 — see also the strings (below)
- guitar/piano strings吉他/钢琴琴弦
5
[noncount] chiefly US : a group of players on a team that play together because they have similar abilities（球队中按技术水平分编的）小队 — see also first-string, second-string
- the first/second string of a football team橄榄球一/二队
- He was demoted to the second string.他被降至二队。
6
strings [plural] : requirements that are connected with something : things that you have to do, give, etc., if you accept something (such as a gift or an offer)附加条件
- She won't accept the gift if there are strings. [=if she is expected to do something in return for it]如果有附加条件，她就不会接受礼物。
- They offered her the job with no strings attached. [=with no conditions]他们给了她这份工作，不附带任何条件。
- He's generous, but there are always strings attached. [=he always expects something in return for what he gives to people]他很大方，但总有附加条件。
7
[count] : a long, thin piece of nylon or other material that is stretched tightly across a tennis racket or similar object（网球拍等的）弦，线
have more than one string to your bow
British : to have more than one idea, skill, plan, etc., that you can use if it is needed有后备办法（技能、计划等）；有两（多）手准备
- That didn't fix the problem, but I have more than one string to my bow.那个并没有解决问题，但我还有别的办法。
have (someone) on a string
informal : to be able to make (someone) do anything you want操纵，支配（某人）
- He has his girlfriend on a string.他的女友对他唯命是从。
how long is a piece of string
British, informal — used as a reply to a question when the answer is not known谁知道呢（用于回答不清楚答案的问题）
- “How long will you be staying?” “How long is a piece of string?”“你会待多久？”“谁知道呢。”
pull strings
: to use the influence that you have with important people to get or achieve something靠关系；走后门
- His father had to pull (some) strings to get him the job.他父亲只得靠（一些）关系给他找了工作。
pull the strings
: to control someone or something often in a secret way幕后操纵
- It turned out that his brother was the person pulling the strings behind the operation.原来他哥哥是那次行动的幕后操纵者。
purse strings
the strings
or the string section : the instruments of an orchestra (such as the cello, violin, or piano) that have strings or the musicians who play them弦乐器；弦乐器演奏者
- The concert was excellent, especially the strings.音乐会太棒了，尤其是弦乐部分。
- The orchestra's string section is excellent.这支管弦乐队的弦乐组非常棒。
2 string /ˈstrɪŋ/ verb
2 string
/ˈstrɪŋ/
verb
Learner's definition of STRING
[+ object]
1
: to put (things) together on a string, thread, chain, etc.（用绳、线、链等）穿，连起
- string beads穿珠子
- We strung popcorn garlands for the Christmas tree.我们把爆米花穿成串来装饰圣诞树。
2
: to place or hang (things) in a line or series使排成一排；把…连在一起
- They strung wires from tree to tree.他们把一棵棵树用金属线连在一起。
- We strung [=hung] Christmas lights along the railing.我们沿着栏杆挂上圣诞灯饰。
- Scouts strung lanterns along the trail.童子军沿着小路挂灯笼。
3
: to tie, hang, or fasten (something) with string（用绳子）捆，挂，扎（东西）
- She strung the key around her neck.她把钥匙挂在脖子上。
4
: to attach strings to (something, such as a musical instrument or tennis racket)给（乐器、球拍等）装弦
- You'll have to string your guitar/racket before you can play.弹吉他/打球前你得给吉他/球拍装上弦。
string along
[phrasal verb] 1
string (someone) along : to continue to deceive or trick (someone) for a long time不断欺骗，长期捉弄（某人）
- He was just stringing us along with false promises.他只是在用空头承诺不断地哄骗我们。
- He really loved her but she was just stringing him along. [=making him think that she loved him so she could use him]他真的爱她，但她只是在玩弄他。
2
string along with (someone or something) British, informal : to go with or follow (someone or something)跟随；伴随
- She strung along with them to the museum.她跟随他们去博物馆。
string out
[phrasal verb] string (something) out or string out (something)
: to make (something) take longer than it should使拖长；拖延 — see also strung out
- You're just stringing this out to avoid having to leave.你就是在拖延这事，好赖着不走。
string together
[phrasal verb] string (something) together or string together (something)
: to combine (different things) into something that is complete, useful, etc.组合；串联 : to create (something) by putting different things together通过组合创造出
- See if you can string the theories together into something that makes sense.看看你能否把这些理论组合成让人理解的东西。
- The filmmaker strung together interviews with a number of experts on the subject.电影制作人对一些专家就这一话题所做的访谈进行了编辑制作。
- She was finding it hard to string together a coherent argument.她发现很难理出一个有条理的论据来。
string up
[phrasal verb] string (someone) up or string up (someone) informal
: to hang (someone) by the neck : to kill (someone) by hanging绞死；吊死
- They threatened to string him up in a tree.他们威胁要把他吊死在树上。
2
a
archaic : a cord (such as a tendon or ligament) of an animal body
b
: a plant fiber (such as a leaf vein)
3
a
: the gut, wire, or nylon cord of a musical instrument
b strings plural
(1)
: the stringed instruments of an orchestra
(2)
: the players of such instruments
6
a
: a means of recourse : expedient
b
: a group of players ranked according to skill or proficiency
Example Sentences
Noun She tied a string around the boxes. He tied the packages together with string. Verb We strung popcorn garlands for the Christmas tree. They strung wires from tree to tree. Scouts strung lanterns along the trail. She strung the key around her neck. See More
Recent Examples on the Web
Andy Kessler, WSJ, 11 Sep. 2022 The rest of the first string defense opened the second half on the field — except Vincent. Nathan Baird, cleveland, 10 Sep. 2022 Queen Elizabeth II, the longest-reigning monarch in British history, met with 13 sitting U.S. presidents during her lifetime, kindling a string of cordial relationships that helped strengthen the ties between the two nations. Mike Memoli, NBC News, 9 Sep. 2022 Soon Al has a record contract, a sprawling McMansion, and a string of hits that won't quit. Leah Greenblatt, EW.com, 9 Sep. 2022 Williams himself sowed up in a tuxedo open at the collar, bringing with him an excellent orchestra featuring a 12-person string section. San Diego Union-Tribune, 9 Sep. 2022 That continued a string of week-over-week declines in new cases that began after Labor Day, although at least some of the dip was likely due to a slowdown in testing and reporting around the holiday. Andy Davis, Arkansas Online, 9 Sep. 2022 Buckets of rain turned the dirt track around the field to mush, fans’ hair to wet string, bleachers to metallic puddles. Luca Evans, Los Angeles Times, 9 Sep. 2022 Chief progenitors of the Minneapolis sound alongside friend/mentor Prince, the soul/funk/rock band churned out a string of hits between 1981-1990. Gail Mitchell, Billboard, 8 Sep. 2022 Alyssa Bailey, ELLE, 1 Sep. 2022 His linguistic skill set, his ability to string sentences together in interesting ways in service of his mission at the moment, will be one of the more enduring aspects of his legacy. Kevin Scarbinsky | Special To Al.com, al, 7 Aug. 2022 Fireworks permitted: Sparklers, fountains, smoke devices, snake and glow worms, trick noisemakers such as party poppers, string poppers or snappers, and toy pistol caps. Scott Gleeson, USA TODAY, 1 July 2022 For a subtly spooky effect, string a giant spider web across the front porch. Megan Boettcher, Better Homes & Gardens, 27 Aug. 2022 Peering out of the helicopter, the troubleman saw an insulator string dangling. Katherine Blunt, WSJ, 25 Aug. 2022 The album, co-produced by Alex G and Jacob Portrait, features contributions from his band, guitarist Samuel Acchione, drummer Tom Kelly, and bassist John Heywood, as well as string player/vocalist Molly Germer. Emily Zemler, Rolling Stone, 19 July 2022 That the concerto’s few weak points stick out — a slack string canon opening and a third movement with fake-out endings that march on far too long — is a testament to Childs overall achievement. Hannah Edgar, Chicago Tribune, 18 July 2022 But Frisell has another set of precursors in the steel-string guitar tradition. Paul Elie, The New Yorker, 16 May 2022 William Goodman, Billboard, 8 Dec. 2017 See More
Noun
Despite a string of long-overdue Federal Reserve rate hikes, credit is still loose and will be until short-term rates rise above inflation. Andy Kessler, WSJ, 11 Sep. 2022 The rest of the first string defense opened the second half on the field — except Vincent. Nathan Baird, cleveland, 10 Sep. 2022 Queen Elizabeth II, the longest-reigning monarch in British history, met with 13 sitting U.S. presidents during her lifetime, kindling a string of cordial relationships that helped strengthen the ties between the two nations. Mike Memoli, NBC News, 9 Sep. 2022 Soon Al has a record contract, a sprawling McMansion, and a string of hits that won't quit. Leah Greenblatt, EW.com, 9 Sep. 2022 Williams himself sowed up in a tuxedo open at the collar, bringing with him an excellent orchestra featuring a 12-person string section. San Diego Union-Tribune, 9 Sep. 2022 That continued a string of week-over-week declines in new cases that began after Labor Day, although at least some of the dip was likely due to a slowdown in testing and reporting around the holiday. Andy Davis, Arkansas Online, 9 Sep. 2022 Buckets of rain turned the dirt track around the field to mush, fans’ hair to wet string, bleachers to metallic puddles. Luca Evans, Los Angeles Times, 9 Sep. 2022 Chief progenitors of the Minneapolis sound alongside friend/mentor Prince, the soul/funk/rock band churned out a string of hits between 1981-1990. Gail Mitchell, Billboard, 8 Sep. 2022 Verb
Bikinis in the carousel include an orange bikini, glittery purple one, and pink string two-piece. Alyssa Bailey, ELLE, 1 Sep. 2022 His linguistic skill set, his ability to string sentences together in interesting ways in service of his mission at the moment, will be one of the more enduring aspects of his legacy. Kevin Scarbinsky | Special To Al.com, al, 7 Aug. 2022 Fireworks permitted: Sparklers, fountains, smoke devices, snake and glow worms, trick noisemakers such as party poppers, string poppers or snappers, and toy pistol caps. Scott Gleeson, USA TODAY, 1 July 2022 For a subtly spooky effect, string a giant spider web across the front porch. Megan Boettcher, Better Homes & Gardens, 27 Aug. 2022 Peering out of the helicopter, the troubleman saw an insulator string dangling. Katherine Blunt, WSJ, 25 Aug. 2022 The album, co-produced by Alex G and Jacob Portrait, features contributions from his band, guitarist Samuel Acchione, drummer Tom Kelly, and bassist John Heywood, as well as string player/vocalist Molly Germer. Emily Zemler, Rolling Stone, 19 July 2022 That the concerto’s few weak points stick out — a slack string canon opening and a third movement with fake-out endings that march on far too long — is a testament to Childs overall achievement. Hannah Edgar, Chicago Tribune, 18 July 2022 But Frisell has another set of precursors in the steel-string guitar tradition. Paul Elie, The New Yorker, 16 May 2022 Adjective
In their attempt to mimic the Beatles, the band employed new instrumentation and sounds, including the Mellotron, theremin, African rhythms, guitar loops, radio static and string arrangements from future Led Zeppelin bassist John Paul Jones. William Goodman, Billboard, 8 Dec. 2017 See More Word History
Etymology
Noun
Middle English, from Old English streng; akin to Old High German strang rope, Latin stringere to bind tight — more at strain
First Known Use
Noun
before the 12th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1a
Verb
15th century, in the meaning defined at transitive sense 1a
Adjective
15th century, in the meaning defined above
Time Traveler
The first known use of string was before the 12th century Phrases Containing string
noun¹
noun²
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