英语词汇“string along”的英英意思、用法、释义、翻译、读音、例句、短语、词组-英语词典

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string along vb (adverb) informal

(intransitive) often followed by with: to agree or appear to be in agreement (with)
(intransitive) often followed by with: to accompany
Also: string on (transitive) to deceive, fool, or hoax, esp in order to gain time

string n., v., strung/strʌŋ/USA pronunciation string•ing.
n.

a thin cord used for binding, connecting, or tying: [uncountable]Use string to tie the package.[countable]Some strings had come loose.
a narrow strip of flexible material for tying parts together:[countable]bonnet strings.
Jewelry a collection of objects on a string:[countable]She wore a beautiful string of pearls.
a series of things arranged in or as if in a line:[countable]a string of questions.
a group of animals, businesses, etc., owned or managed by one person or group:[countable]a string of race horses.
Music and Dance the tightly stretched cord or wire of a musical instrument that produces a tone when caused to vibrate:[countable]The guitar player broke a string in the middle of his solo.
Music and Dance strings, [plural]
- stringed instruments, esp. those played with a bow.
- players of such instruments in an orchestra or band.
Computing, Linguistics[countable] (in a computer) a series or group of symbols, words, or bits treated as a unit.
Sport a part of a team of players grouped as a squad according to their skill:[countable]the first string of the basketball team.
Usually, strings. [plural] conditions, restrictions, or limitations on a proposal:a generous offer with no strings attached.

to provide (something) with a string or strings:[~ + object]to string a banjo.
to extend or stretch like a string: [~ (+ up) + object]The workers strung (up) a line of lights on the Christmas tree.[~ + object (+ up)]They strung a clothesline (up) across the yard.
Jewelry to thread on or as if on a string:[~ + object]to string beads.
to arrange in a series:[~ + object]stringing words together.
to make tense:[~ + object* usually: be + strung]My nerves are strung.
string along:
- [no object] to go along with another:If you don't mind, I'll just string along.
- [~ + object + along] to keep in a state of uncertainty;
  to fool;
  deceive:She won't tell him whether or not she likes him; she's just stringing him along.
string out, to prolong;
make (something) last long: [~ + out + object]They're stringing out this decision much too long.[~ + object + out]to string it out too long.
string up, to kill by hanging: [~ + up + object]The townspeople strung up the horse thief.[~ + object + up]They strung him up at noon.

Idioms

Idioms on a or the string, depending on another's feelings, wishes, etc.

pull strings, to use influence to achieve something:He had to pull a few strings to get that job.

string n., v., strung;
strung or (Rare) stringed;
string•ing.
n.

a slender cord or thick thread used for binding or tying;
line.
something resembling a cord or thread.
Physicsa mathematical entity used to represent elementary particles, as gravitons, quarks, or leptons, in terms of a small but finite stringlike object existing in the four dimensions of spacetime and in additional, hypothetical, spacelike dimensions. The theory of such objects (string theory) avoids the many mathematical difficulties that arise from treating particles as points.
a narrow strip of flexible material, as cloth or leather, for tying parts together:the strings of a bonnet.
Jewelrya necklace consisting of a number of beads, pearls, or the like threaded or strung on a cord;
strand:She wore a double string of pearls.
any series of things arranged or connected in a line or following closely one after another:a string of islands; a string of questions.
Rail Transporta series of railroad cars coupled together but not constituting an entire train.
Journalisma compilation of clippings of a stringer's published writings, submitted in request of payment according to an agreed space rate.
a group of animals, esp. saddle horses, owned or used by one person:a string of polo ponies.
Music and Dance(in a musical instrument) a tightly stretched cord or wire that produces a tone when caused to vibrate, as by plucking, striking, or friction of a bow.
Music and Dance strings:
- stringed instruments, esp. those played with a bow.
- players on such instruments in an orchestra or band.
Music and Dancea bowstring.
a cord or fiber in a plant.
the tough piece uniting the two parts of a pod:the strings of beans.
Building, Architecture[Archit.]
- a stringcourse.
- Also called stringer. one of the sloping sides of a stair, supporting the treads and risers.
Computing, Linguisticsa linear sequence of symbols, words, characters, or bits that is treated as a unit.
Games, Sport[Billiards, Pool.]
- Gamesa stroke made by each player from the head of the table to the opposite cushion and back, to determine, by means of the resultant positions of the cue balls, who shall open the game.
- Also called string line. a line from behind which the cue ball is placed after being out of play.
Sporta complement of contestants or players grouped as a squad in accordance with their skill:He made the second string on the football team.
Usually, strings. conditions or limitations on a proposal:a generous offer with no strings attached.
[Obs.]a ligament, nerve, or the like in an animal body.
on a or the string, [Informal.]subject to the whim of another;
in one's power;
dependent:After keeping me on a string for two months, they finally hired someone else.
pull strings or wires:
- to use one's influence or authority, usually in secret, in order to bring about a desired result.
- to gain or attempt to gain one's objectives by means of influential friends, associates, etc.:He had his uncle pull strings to get him a promotion.

v.t.

to furnish with or as with a string or strings:tostring a bonnet;
to string a bow.
to extend or stretch (a cord, thread, etc.) from one point to another.
Jewelryto thread on or as on a string:to string beads.
to connect in or as in a line;
arrange in a series or succession:She knows how to string words together.
Music and Dance
- to adjust the string of (a bow) or tighten the strings of (a musical instrument) to the required pitch.
- to equip (a bow or instrument) with new strings.
to provide or adorn with something suspended or slung:a room strung with festoons.
to deprive of a string or strings;
strip the strings from:to string beans.
to make tense, as the sinews, nerves, mind, etc.
to kill by hanging (usually fol. by up).
Slang Termsto fool or hoax.

v.i.

to form into or move in a string or series:The ideas string together coherently.
to form into a string or strings, as a glutinous substance does when pulled:Good taffy doesn't break —it strings.
string along, [Informal.]
- to be in agreement;
  follow with confidence:He found he couldn't string along with all their modern notions.
- to keep (a person) waiting or in a state of uncertainty.
- to deceive;
  cheat;
  trick.
string out:
- to extend;
  stretch out:The parade strung out for miles.
- to prolong:The promised three days strung out to six weeks.

bef. 900; (noun, nominal) Middle English string, streng, Old English streng; cognate with Dutch streng, German Strang; akin to Latin stringere to bind; (verb, verbal) late Middle English stringen to string a bow, derivative of the noun, nominal

string′less, adj.
string′like′, adj.

单词	string along
释义	Collins Concise English Dictionary © HarperCollins Publishers:: string along vb (adverb) informal (intransitive) often followed by with: to agree or appear to be in agreement (with) (intransitive) often followed by with: to accompany Also: string on (transitive) to deceive, fool, or hoax, esp in order to gain time WordReference Random House Learner's Dictionary of American English © 2024 string /strɪŋ/USA pronunciation n., v., strung/strʌŋ/USA pronunciation string•ing. n. a thin cord used for binding, connecting, or tying: [uncountable]Use string to tie the package.[countable]Some strings had come loose. a narrow strip of flexible material for tying parts together:[countable]bonnet strings. Jewelry a collection of objects on a string:[countable]She wore a beautiful string of pearls. a series of things arranged in or as if in a line:[countable]a string of questions. a group of animals, businesses, etc., owned or managed by one person or group:[countable]a string of race horses. Music and Dance the tightly stretched cord or wire of a musical instrument that produces a tone when caused to vibrate:[countable]The guitar player broke a string in the middle of his solo. Music and Dance strings, [plural] stringed instruments, esp. those played with a bow. players of such instruments in an orchestra or band. Computing, Linguistics[countable] (in a computer) a series or group of symbols, words, or bits treated as a unit. Sport a part of a team of players grouped as a squad according to their skill:[countable]the first string of the basketball team. Usually, strings. [plural] conditions, restrictions, or limitations on a proposal:a generous offer with no strings attached. v. to provide (something) with a string or strings:[~ + object]to string a banjo. to extend or stretch like a string: [~ (+ up) + object]The workers strung (up) a line of lights on the Christmas tree.[~ + object (+ up)]They strung a clothesline (up) across the yard. Jewelry to thread on or as if on a string:[~ + object]to string beads. to arrange in a series:[~ + object]stringing words together. to make tense:[~ + object* usually: be + strung]My nerves are strung. string along: [no object] to go along with another:If you don't mind, I'll just string along. [~ + object + along] to keep in a state of uncertainty; to fool; deceive:She won't tell him whether or not she likes him; she's just stringing him along. string out, to prolong; make (something) last long: [~ + out + object]They're stringing out this decision much too long.[~ + object + out]to string it out too long. string up, to kill by hanging: [~ + up + object]The townspeople strung up the horse thief.[~ + object + up]They strung him up at noon. Idioms Idioms on a or the string, depending on another's feelings, wishes, etc. pull strings, to use influence to achieve something:He had to pull a few strings to get that job. WordReference Random House Unabridged Dictionary of American English © 2024 string (string),USA pronunciation n., v., strung; strung or (Rare) stringed; string•ing. n. a slender cord or thick thread used for binding or tying; line. something resembling a cord or thread. Physicsa mathematical entity used to represent elementary particles, as gravitons, quarks, or leptons, in terms of a small but finite stringlike object existing in the four dimensions of spacetime and in additional, hypothetical, spacelike dimensions. The theory of such objects (string theory) avoids the many mathematical difficulties that arise from treating particles as points. a narrow strip of flexible material, as cloth or leather, for tying parts together:the strings of a bonnet. Jewelrya necklace consisting of a number of beads, pearls, or the like threaded or strung on a cord; strand:She wore a double string of pearls. any series of things arranged or connected in a line or following closely one after another:a string of islands; a string of questions. Rail Transporta series of railroad cars coupled together but not constituting an entire train. Journalisma compilation of clippings of a stringer's published writings, submitted in request of payment according to an agreed space rate. a group of animals, esp. saddle horses, owned or used by one person:a string of polo ponies. Music and Dance(in a musical instrument) a tightly stretched cord or wire that produces a tone when caused to vibrate, as by plucking, striking, or friction of a bow. Music and Dance strings: stringed instruments, esp. those played with a bow. players on such instruments in an orchestra or band. Music and Dancea bowstring. a cord or fiber in a plant. the tough piece uniting the two parts of a pod:the strings of beans. Building, Architecture[Archit.] a stringcourse. Also called stringer. one of the sloping sides of a stair, supporting the treads and risers. Computing, Linguisticsa linear sequence of symbols, words, characters, or bits that is treated as a unit. Games, Sport[Billiards, Pool.] Gamesa stroke made by each player from the head of the table to the opposite cushion and back, to determine, by means of the resultant positions of the cue balls, who shall open the game. Also called string line. a line from behind which the cue ball is placed after being out of play. Sporta complement of contestants or players grouped as a squad in accordance with their skill:He made the second string on the football team. Usually, strings. conditions or limitations on a proposal:a generous offer with no strings attached. [Obs.]a ligament, nerve, or the like in an animal body. on a or the string, [Informal.]subject to the whim of another; in one's power; dependent:After keeping me on a string for two months, they finally hired someone else. pull strings or wires: to use one's influence or authority, usually in secret, in order to bring about a desired result. to gain or attempt to gain one's objectives by means of influential friends, associates, etc.:He had his uncle pull strings to get him a promotion. v.t. to furnish with or as with a string or strings:tostring a bonnet; to string a bow. to extend or stretch (a cord, thread, etc.) from one point to another. Jewelryto thread on or as on a string:to string beads. to connect in or as in a line; arrange in a series or succession:She knows how to string words together. Music and Dance to adjust the string of (a bow) or tighten the strings of (a musical instrument) to the required pitch. to equip (a bow or instrument) with new strings. to provide or adorn with something suspended or slung:a room strung with festoons. to deprive of a string or strings; strip the strings from:to string beans. to make tense, as the sinews, nerves, mind, etc. to kill by hanging (usually fol. by up). Slang Termsto fool or hoax. v.i. to form into or move in a string or series:The ideas string together coherently. to form into a string or strings, as a glutinous substance does when pulled:Good taffy doesn't break —it strings. string along, [Informal.] to be in agreement; follow with confidence:He found he couldn't string along with all their modern notions. to keep (a person) waiting or in a state of uncertainty. to deceive; cheat; trick. string out: to extend; stretch out:The parade strung out for miles. to prolong:The promised three days strung out to six weeks. bef. 900; (noun, nominal) Middle English string, streng, Old English streng; cognate with Dutch streng, German Strang; akin to Latin stringere to bind; (verb, verbal) late Middle English stringen to string a bow, derivative of the noun, nominal string′less, adj. string′like′, adj.
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