| 单词 | tie |
| 释义 | tie v. & n. --v (tying) 1. tr. attach or fasten with string or cord etc. (tie the dog to the gate; tie his hands together; tied on a label). 2. tr. a form (a string, ribbon, shoelace, necktie, etc.) into a knot or bow. b form (a knot or bow) in this way. 3. tr. restrict or limit (a person) as to conditions, occupation, place, etc. (is tied to his family). 4. intr. (often foll. by with) achieve the same score or place as another competitor (they tied at ten games each; tied with her for first place). 5. tr. hold (rafters etc.) together by a crosspiece etc. 6. tr. Mus. a unite (written notes) by a tie. b perform (two notes) as one unbroken note. --n 1. a cord or chain etc. used for fastening. 2. a strip of material worn round the collar and tied in a knot at the front with the ends hanging down. 3. a thing that unites or restricts persons; a bond or obligation (family ties; ties of friendship; children are a real tie). 4. a draw, dead heat, or equality of score among competitors. 5. Brit. a match between any pair from a group of competing players or teams. 6. (also tie-beam etc.) a rod or beam holding parts of a structure together. 7. Mus. a curved line above or below two notes of the same pitch indicating that they are to be played for the combined duration of their time values. 8. US a railway sleeper. 9. US a shoe tied with a lace. Phrases and idioms fit to be tied colloq. very angry. tie-break (or -breaker) a means of deciding a winner from competitors who have tied. tie-dye (or tie and dye) a method of producing dyed patterns by tying string etc. to protect parts of the fabric from the dye. tie in (foll. by with) bring into or have a close association or agreement. tie-in n. 1. a connection or association. 2. (often attrib.) esp. US a form of sale or advertising that offers or requires more than a single purchase. 3. the joint promotion of related commodities etc. (e.g. a book and a film). tie-line a transmission line connecting parts of a system, esp. a telephone line connecting two private branch exchanges. tie-pin (or -clip) an ornamental pin or clip for holding a tie in place. tie up 1. bind or fasten securely with cord etc. 2. invest or reserve (capital etc.) so that it is not immediately available for use. 3. moor (a boat). 4. secure (an animal). 5. obstruct; prevent from acting freely. 6. secure or complete (an undertaking etc.). 7. (often foll. by with) = tie in. 8. (usu. in passive) fully occupy (a person). Derivatives tieless adj. Etymology: OE tigan, tegan (v.), teah, teg (n.) f. Gmc |
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