chains
US /tʃeɪnz/
UK /tʃeɪnz/
複數名詞
1.
鏈子
a series of interconnected metal links or rings, used for fastening or securing, or as an ornament
範例:
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The prisoner was held in heavy iron chains.
囚犯被沉重的鐵鏈鎖著。
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She wore a necklace with several delicate gold chains.
她戴著一條有幾條精緻金鏈的項鍊。
2.
連鎖店
a series of stores, hotels, or other businesses owned or managed by the same company
範例:
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This coffee shop is part of a large international chain.
這家咖啡店是大型國際連鎖店的一部分。
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The hotel chains are expanding rapidly.
酒店連鎖店正在迅速擴張。