ties; tied; tying /ˈtajɪŋ/ ties; tied; tying /ˈtajɪŋ/ Learner's definition of TIE
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a [+ object] : to attach (someone or something) to something with a string, rope, etc.(用绳索等)捆,拴,绑 b [+ object] : to pass (something, such as a string, ribbon, or rope) around itself in a way that attaches it to something or holds it in place : to make a knot or bow in (something)系;打结 -
He tied (up) his shoelaces/necktie.他系鞋带/打领带。
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She tied a scarf around her neck.她在脖子上系了条丝巾。
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He tied the ropes together. [=he attached the ropes to each other by tying a knot]他把两根绳子系在一起了。
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She wrapped a ribbon around the box and tied a bow. [=made a bow]她把丝带系在盒子上,然后打了个蝴蝶结。
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She tied knots in the rope.她在绳子上打了结。
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often + to —
sometimes used figuratively有时用作比喻 c : to close or hold (something) with a string, rope, etc., that is attached to it or wrapped around it [+ object](用绳索等)捆绑,固定
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You need to tie your shoe.你得把鞋带系紧。
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The butcher tied (up) the package with string.屠夫用绳子把包裹捆起来。
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His hands and feet had been tied together.他的双手双脚被捆在了一起。
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Tie your hair back (in a ponytail) so it won't fall in your face.把头发在脑后扎起来(成马尾),这样就不会挡住你的脸了。
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She tied the apron loosely around her waist.她在腰上松松地系了条围裙。
[no object]
— see also hands are tied at 1hand 2
a : to make the score of a game or contest equal使成平局;扳平 [+ object]
[no object]
b [no object] : to end a game, race, etc., with the same score or in the same position as another person or team打成平局;并列 c [+ object] : to achieve the same score, time, etc., as (a person, a record, etc.)追平(比分、时间等) -
I had the lead but he tied me by making a birdie on the last hole.我本来领先,但是他最后一洞打出小鸟球把我追平了。
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Her time tied the world record.她的成绩平了世界纪录。
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He tied the school's record in the high jump.他追平了学校的跳高纪录。
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[+ object] : to connect (someone or something) to another person or thing使相联系 —
usually used as (be) tied to通常用作(be) tied to -
He argues that poverty is closely tied to poor health. [=that poverty and poor health are closely related/connected]他论证说贫困和不良的健康状况密切相关。
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The rise in crime has been tied [=linked] to drug dealing.犯罪的增多和毒品交易紧密相关。
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The rate of production is tied to consumer demand. [=the rate of production depends on consumer demand]生产率和消费者的需求相关。
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The prices of Web ads are tied to the number of visitors the sites have.网络广告的价格是和网站的访客数量联系在一起的。
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[+ object] : to cause or require (someone) to be somewhere, do something, etc.使(某人)不能离开;束缚;限制 —
often used as (be) tied to常用作(be) tied to -
She was tired of being tied to the same routine. [=of always having the same routine]她厌倦了总是重复例行工作。
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He was tied to his desk all day. [=he had to work at his desk all day]他整天都在办公桌前忙碌。
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I didn't want to be tied to driving her to work every day.我不想每天都被束缚着开车送她去上班。
fit to be tied
— see 1fit
tie down
[phrasal verb] 1
tie (something or someone) down or tie down (something or someone) : to attach (something or someone) especially to a flat surface by using string, rope, etc.(用绳索等)拴紧,绑住 -
A storm was coming, so the captain ordered us to tie everything down.暴风雨即将来袭,船长命令我们系紧所有物品。
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She tied down the flaps of the tent.她把帐篷的帘布紧紧系住。
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They had him tied down on a stretcher.他们把他固定在一个担架上。
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tie (someone) down or tie down (someone) : to limit the freedom of (someone)限制(某人)自由 —
often used as (be) tied down常用作(be) tied down
tie in
[phrasal verb] 1
: to be related or connected to something与…相关;与…有联系 —
+ to or with 2
tie in (something) or tie (something) in : to connect (something) to something else使联系在一起 —
+ to or with -
The teacher tied in what we learned last week with today's lesson.老师把我们上周学过的内容融入今天的课程里。
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The publication of the senator's book was tied in to his announcement that he will run for president.在这位参议员宣布参加总统竞选之后,他的著作也配合着出版了。
— see also tie-in
tie off
[phrasal verb] 1 tie off (something) or tie (something) off
: to fasten or hold (something) by tying a knot or bow at its end用打结的方式固定 2
: to close (something) with string, thread, etc.(用线或绳子等)结扎
tie one on
US, informal + old-fashioned
tie up
[phrasal verb] 1
tie up or tie (something) up or tie up (something) : to become attached or to attach (something) to a fixed object with a string, rope, etc.被拴住;(用线或绳子等)拴住 2 tie (something) up or tie up (something)
a : to deal with (something) in order to complete something处理完;完成 -
The project is almost finished, but we still have a few final details to tie up. = We still have to tie up some loose ends.这个工程基本完工了,但我们最后还有一些细节要处理。
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The writer ties up all the loose ends at the end of the story.在故事结尾处,作者对所有零星内容做了收尾。
b US : to prevent the use or progress of (something)使…受阻 3
tie up (money) in (something) or tie (money) up in (something) : to invest (money) in (something) in a way that prevents it from being used for some other purpose占用,搁死(资金);使(资金)不能挪用 —
usually used as (be) tied up in通常用作(be) tied up in 4
tie up with (something) or be tied up with (something) : to be connected or related to (something)与…有联系;与…有关 5 tie (someone) up or tie up (someone)
a : to tie rope, tape, etc., around the body, arms, or legs of (someone) in order to keep that person from moving or escaping(用绳子、胶带等)捆绑(某人) b : to prevent (someone) from doing other things or from going to a particular place阻止(某人)做某事;阻止(某人)去某地;使脱不开身 —
usually used as (be) tied up通常用作(be) tied up — see also 1tie 1, 2 (above), tie-up
tie yourself (up) in knots
— see 1knot 2 tie /ˈtaɪ/ noun
plural ties
plural ties
Learner's definition of TIE
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: a piece of string, ribbon, cord, etc., that is used for fastening, joining, or closing something(系物、拴物用的)带子,绳,索 — see also twist tie 3
a : something (such as an idea, interest, experience, or feeling) that is shared by people or groups and that forms a connection between them纽带 —
usually plural通常用复数 -
family ties家庭纽带
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political/economic/cultural ties政治/经济/文化纽带
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the ties of friendship友谊的纽带
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The company has close ties to conservative groups.这家公司和保守派有密切的联系。
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Recent events have strengthened/cemented the ties between our two countries.最近的事件加强/强化了我们两国之间的关系。
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She has severed all ties with the company.她已经切断了和这家公司的所有联系。
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The experience loosened the ties that bind (us together).这次经历疏远了我们之间的关系。
b : a responsibility that limits a person's freedom to do other things束缚;限制 4
a : the final result of a game, contest, etc., in which two or more people or teams finish with the same number of points, votes, etc.平局;相同得分 —
usually singular通常用单数 -
The game ended in a tie. = The game was a tie. [=both teams/players had the same score at the end of the game]比赛以平局结束。
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They played to a 3-3 tie. [=each team/player had 3 points when the game ended]他们打成3:3平。
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There was a tie for second place.两名选手并列第二。
b : a situation in which two or more people or teams have the same number of points, votes, etc., in a game or contest平局;得分相同 —
usually singular通常用单数 5
US : one of the heavy pieces of wood to which the rails of a railroad are fastened枕木 — called also (British) sleeper
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British, sports : a match in a sports competition (such as a soccer or tennis tournament) in which the loser is eliminated淘汰赛