tie down

US /taɪ daʊn/

UK /taɪ daʊn/

系牢, 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.

我们需要在暴风雨来临前系牢帐篷。

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

务必系牢船上所有松散的物品。

束缚, 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.

他现在的工作束缚了他，所以他不能经常旅行。

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Don't let responsibilities tie you down too much.

不要让责任束缚你太多。