chain

US /tʃeɪn/
UK /tʃeɪn/
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1.

链子, 链条

a series of connected metal links used for fastening or pulling, or as a decoration

:
The dog was tied to a post with a heavy chain.
狗被一条沉重的链子拴在柱子上。
She wore a gold chain around her neck.
她脖子上戴着一条金链子
2.

连锁店, 链

a series of stores, hotels, or other businesses owned or managed by the same company

:
This coffee shop is part of a large national chain.
这家咖啡店是全国大型连锁店的一部分。
The hotel chain has properties all over the world.
这家酒店连锁在全球各地都有产业。
1.

用链子拴住, 束缚

to fasten or secure with a chain

:
He chained his bicycle to the fence.
他用链子把自行车锁在栅栏上。
The gate was chained shut.
大门被链子锁上了。