tows; towed; towing
tows; towed; towing
Learner's definition of TOW
[+ object]
: to pull (a vehicle) behind another vehicle with a rope or chain(用绳或链)拉,拖,牵引(机动车) 2 tow /ˈtoʊ/ noun
plural tows
plural tows
Learner's definition of TOW
[count]
: the act of pulling a vehicle behind another vehicle with a rope or chain(对机动车的)拉,拖,牵引 —
usually singular通常用单数
in tow
1
or under tow or British on tow —
used to describe a situation in which one vehicle, boat, etc., is being pulled by another(机动车、船只等)被拖,被拉,被牵引 ◊ If a ship or boat is taken in tow, it is tied to and pulled by another boat or ship. This phrase is often used figuratively.(一艘船被另一艘船)拖着,牵引着(常用作比喻)。
2
informal —
used to describe a situation in which someone is going somewhere with another person or group跟随;陪伴