tie down

US /taɪ daʊn/

UK /taɪ daʊn/

繫牢, 固定

to fasten something securely with rope or cord

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We need to tie down the tent before the storm hits.

我們需要在暴風雨來臨前繫牢帳篷。

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Make sure to tie down all loose items on the boat.

務必繫牢船上所有鬆散的物品。

束縛, 限制

to restrict someone's freedom or ability to act

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His current job really ties him down, so he can't travel much.

他現在的工作束縛了他，所以他不能經常旅行。

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Don't let responsibilities tie you down too much.

不要讓責任束縛你太多。