tie

verb

用线 / 绳扎牢 fasten with string/rope

1. （用线、绳等）系，拴，绑，捆，束
   to attach or hold two or more things together using string, rope, etc.; to fasten sb/sth with string, rope, etc.
   1. She tied the newspapers in a bundle.
      她把报纸扎成一捆。
   2. He had to tie her hands together.
      他不得不把她的双手绑在一起。
   3. They tied him to a chair with cable.
      他们用电缆把他绑在一把椅子上。
   4. Shall I tie the package or tape it?
      我把这个包裹捆起来还是贴胶带？
   5. I tie back my hair when I'm cooking.
      我做饭时把头发束在后面。
2. 将…系在…上；束紧；系牢；捆绑
   to fasten sth to or around sth else
   1. She tied a label on to the suitcase.
      她把签条系在衣箱上。
3. （在线、绳上）打结，系扣
   to make a knot in a piece of string, rope, etc.
   1. to tie a ribbon
      系丝带
   2. Can you help me tie my tie?
      你能帮我打领带吗？
   3. Tie up your shoelaces!
      把你的鞋带系好！
   4. I tied a knot in the rope.
      我在绳子上打了个结。
4. 打结系牢；系上
   to be closed or fastened with a knot, etc.
   1. The skirt ties at the waist.
      裙子在腰部束紧。

连接；联系 connect/link

5. 连接；联合；使紧密结合
   to connect or link sb/sth closely with sb/sth else
   1. Pay increases are tied to inflation.
      提高工资和通货膨胀紧密相关。
   2. The house is tied to the job, so we'll have to move when I retire.
      这房子是为工作提供的，所以我退休后我们就得搬家。

限制 restrict

6. 束缚；约束；限制
   to restrict sb and make them unable to do everything they want to
   1. to be tied by a contract
      受合同的约束
   2. I want to work but I'm tied to the house with the baby.
      我想工作，但却被孩子拴在家里。
   3. I don't want to be tied to coming home at a particular time.
      我不想受按钟点回家的束缚。

比赛；竞赛 in game/competition

7. 打成平局；得分相同
   to have the same number of points
   1. England tied 2–2 with Germany in the first round.
      在第一轮比赛中英格兰队与德国队以2:2打成平局。
   2. They tied for second place.
      他们并列第二名。
   3. The scores are tied at 3–3.
      比分为3:3平。
   4. Last night's vote was tied.
      昨晚的表决得票相同。

音乐 music

8. 用连接线连接（音符）
   to join notes with a tie

noun

衣服 clothes

1. 领带
   a long narrow piece of cloth worn around the neck, especially by men, with a knot in front
   1. a collar and tie
      系着领带
   2. a striped silk tie
      带条纹的真丝领带

捆扎 for fastening

2. 绳子；金属丝；线
   a piece of string or wire used for fastening or tying sth
   1. ties for closing plastic bags
      封塑料袋用的捆扎绳

连接 connection

3. 联系；关系；纽带
   a strong connection between people or organizations
   1. family ties
      家族关系
   2. the ties of friendship
      友谊的纽带
   3. economic ties
      经济联系
   4. The firm has close ties with an American corporation.
      这家商行与一家美国公司关系密切。

限制 restriction

4. 束缚；约束；限制；牵累
   a thing that limits sb's freedom of action
   1. He was still a young man and he did not want any ties.
      他还年轻，不想有任何束缚。

比赛；竞赛 in game/competition

5. 平局；得分相同；不分胜负
   a situation in a game or competition when two or more players have the same score
   1. The match ended in a tie.
      这场比赛以平局结束。
6. （尤指足球）淘汰赛
   a sports match, especially a football ( soccer ) match, that is part of a larger competition
   1. the first leg of the Cup tie between Leeds and Roma
      利兹队和罗马队在杯赛淘汰赛中的第一轮比赛

音乐 music

7. 延音线；延音连接线
   a curved line written over two notes of the same pitch (= how high or low a note is) to show that they are to be played or sung as one note

铁路 on railway

铁路 on railway

1. VERB 系；扣；捆；将…打成结
   If you tie two things together or tie them, you fasten them together with a knot.
   1. He tied the ends of the plastic bag together...
      他把塑料袋的两头系在了一起。
   2. Mr Saunders tied her hands and feet.
      桑德斯先生把她的手脚捆了起来。
2. VERB (用绳索)捆扎，固定，系牢
   If you tie something or someone in a particular place or position, you put them there and fasten them using rope or string.
   1. He had tied the dog to one of the trees near the canal...
      他把狗拴在了沟旁的一棵树上。
   2. He tied her hands behind her back.
      他把她的双手绑在背后。
3. VERB 用（绳子或布）捆扎
   If you tie a piece of string or cloth around something or tie something with a piece of string or cloth, you put the piece of string or cloth around it and fasten the ends together.
   1. She tied her scarf over her head...
      她把头巾围在头上。
   2. Roll the meat and tie it with string...
      把肉卷起来，用线捆扎牢。
   3. Dad handed me a big box wrapped in gold foil and tied with a red ribbon.
      爸爸递给我一个用金箔包装、外面扎了根红丝带的大盒子。
4. VERB 打(结或蝴蝶结)；将…打成(结或蝴蝶结)
   If you tie a knot or bow in something or tie something in a knot or bow, you fasten the ends together.
   1. He took a short length of rope and swiftly tied a slip knot...
      他拿起一小截绳子，飞快地打了个活结。
   2. She tied a knot in her scarf...
      她把围巾打了个结。
   3. She grabbed her hair in both hands and swept it back, tying it in a loose knot...
      她用双手揽起头发，拢到脑后，挽成一个松松的结。
   4. She wore a checked shirt tied in a knot above the navel.
      她身穿一件格子衬衫，衣角在肚脐上方打了个结。
5. V-ERG 打结系牢；扣结实
   When you tie something or when something ties, you close or fasten it using a bow or knot.
   1. He pulled on his heavy suede shoes and tied the laces.
      他穿上厚厚的软皮鞋，系上鞋带。
   2. ...a long white thing around his neck that tied in front in a floppy bow.
      他的脖子上围着个长长的白色的东西，在前面松松地打了个蝴蝶结
6. N-COUNT 领带；领结
   A tie is a long narrow piece of cloth that is worn round the neck under a shirt collar and tied in a knot at the front. Ties are worn mainly by men.
   1. Jason had taken off his jacket and loosened his tie.
      贾森已经脱下夹克，松开了领带。
7. VERB （使）紧密相连；（使）关系密切
   If one thing is tied to another or two things are tied, the two things have a close connection or link.
   1. Their cancers are not so clearly tied to radiation exposure...
      他们的癌症是否和接触放射线有关还不太清楚。
   2. My social life and business life are closely tied.
      我的社交生活和工作联系紧密。
8. VERB 束缚;限制
   If you are tied to a particular place or situation, you are forced to accept it and cannot change it.
   1. They had children and were consequently tied to the school holidays...
      他们有孩子，当然就受学校假期的束缚。
   2. I wouldn't like to be tied to catching the last train home.
      我不想非得赶最后一趟列车回家。
9. N-COUNT 联系;关系
   Ties are the connections you have with people or a place.
   1. Quebec has always had particularly close ties to France...
      魁北克和法国一向关系特别紧密。
   2. I can't find any tie between her and the town...
      我一点也看不出她和那个小镇有什么联系。
   3. Louise herself had family ties in Nimes.
      路易丝本人在尼姆有亲戚。
10. 枕木；轨枕
    Railroad ties are large heavy beams that support the rails of a railway track.

in BRIT, use 英国英语用 sleepers


11. V-RECIP 得分相同;旗鼓相当
    If two people tie in a competition or game or if they tie with each other, they have the same number of points or the same degree of success.
    1. Both teams had tied on points and goal difference...
       两支队伍得分和净胜球都相当。
    2. Ronan Rafferty had tied with Frank Nobilo.
       罗南·拉弗蒂和弗兰克·诺比洛打成了平局。
    3. Tie is also a noun.
       
    4. The first game ended in a tie.
       第一局比赛双方战平。
12. N-COUNT (体育比赛的)淘汰赛
    In sport, a tie is a match that is part of a competition. The losers leave the competition and the winners go on to the next round.
    1. They'll meet the winners of the first round tie.
       他们将迎战第一轮淘汰赛中的胜者。
13. See also: tied black tie bow tie old school tie. your hands are tied

1. The men pushed him into the entrance of a nearby building where they choked him with his tie.
   那些人把他推进附近大楼的入口处，用他的领带勒死了他。
2. His tie was pulled loose and his collar hung open.
   他的领带扯松了，领口也敞着。
3. We'll fix him up with a tie
   我们将给他准备一条领带。
4. Of course, the old school tie has been a help.
   校友关系当然是帮了忙的。
5. He began to tie his shoelaces.
   他开始系鞋带。
6. Despite the heat, he'd swapped his overalls for a suit and tie
   尽管很热，他还是脱掉工作服换上了西装和领带。
7. He tied the ends of the plastic bag together
   他把塑料袋的两头系在了一起。
8. Mr Saunders tied her hands and feet.
   桑德斯先生把她的手脚捆了起来。
9. He had tied the dog to one of the trees near the canal
   他把狗拴在了沟旁的一棵树上。
10. He tied her hands behind her back.
    他把她的双手绑在背后。
11. She tied her scarf over her head
    她把头巾围在头上。
12. Roll the meat and tie it with string
    把肉卷起来，用线捆扎牢。
13. Dad handed me a big box wrapped in gold foil and tied with a red ribbon.
    爸爸递给我一个用金箔包装、外面扎了根红丝带的大盒子。
14. She tied a knot in her scarf
    她把围巾打了个结。
15. She grabbed her hair in both hands and swept it back, tying it in a loose knot
    她用双手揽起头发，拢到脑后，挽成一个松松的结。
16. She wore a checked shirt tied in a knot above the navel.
    她身穿一件格子衬衫，衣角在肚脐上方打了个结。
17. He pulled on his heavy suede shoes and tied the laces.
    他穿上厚厚的软皮鞋，系上鞋带。
18. Jason had taken off his jacket and loosened his tie.
    贾森已经脱下夹克，松开了领带。
19. Their cancers are not so clearly tied to radiation exposure
    他们的癌症是否和接触放射线有关还不太清楚。
20. My social life and business life are closely tied.
    我的社交生活和工作联系紧密。
21. I wouldn't like to be tied to catching the last train home.
    我不想非得赶最后一趟列车回家。
22. Quebec has always had particularly close ties to France
    魁北克和法国一向关系特别紧密。
23. Louise herself had family ties in Nimes.
    路易丝本人在尼姆有亲戚。
24. Both teams had tied on points and goal difference
    两支队伍得分和净胜球都相当。
25. Ronan Rafferty had tied with Frank Nobilo.
    罗南·拉弗蒂和弗兰克·诺比洛打成了平局。
26. We'd agreed from the beginning not to tie each other down
    我们一开始就说好了不会互相束缚。
27. Our wedding had to tie in with David leaving the army
    我们的婚礼要和戴维退伍的时间吻合。
28. The game ended in a draw [ tie].
    比赛以和局结束。
29. Will you help to choose a new tie for me?
    你能帮我挑一条新领带吗？
30. The tie happened to strike Paul's fancy, so he bought it.
    保罗看中了这条领带，就买下了。

  tie bind fasten【导航词义：捆，绑】

  tie v. 捆，拴

〔辨析〕指用绳索等将人或东西绑住、拴牢，有时一端拴在固定的物体上，另一端仍可活动，常含受束缚、不自由之意。

  bind v. 〈书〉捆，绑；结合

〔辨析〕指使用带子、绳索、镣铐等把两个或更多的东西牢牢地捆绑起来，使它们紧靠在一起或成为一体；也指以责任、义务、婚姻、血统、友谊等为纽带使人们形成新的相互依存关系。

  fasten v. 系紧，拴牢，使固定

〔辨析〕指将一端或两端固定住，但另一端或两端中间仍可活动，使用之物除绳、带以外，还可以是夹子、螺钉、钩子等。

tie sb down (to sth/to doing sth)

1. 限制；束缚；牵制
   to restrict sb's freedom, for example by making them accept particular conditions or by keeping them busy

tie in (with sth)

1. 与…相配；与…相符
   to match or agree with sth
   1. She tied a label on to the suitcase.
      她把签条系在衣箱上。

tie in (with sth)

tie sth↔in (with sth)

1. （使）连接在一起，同时进行
   to link sth or be linked to sth; to happen, or arrange for sth to happen, at the same time as sth else

tie sth↔off

1. 结扎；（用绳子、线等）封口
   to put a knot in the end of sth; to close sth with string, thread, etc.

tie up

tie sth↔up

1. （使船只）系泊，停靠
   to attach a boat to a fixed object with a rope
   1. England tied 2–2 with Germany in the first round.
      在第一轮比赛中英格兰队与德国队以2:2打成平局。
   2. They tied for second place.
      他们并列第二名。
   3. The scores are tied at 3–3.
      比分为3:3平。
   4. Last night's vote was tied.
      昨晚的表决得票相同。
2. 系紧；捆牢；拴住；扎紧
   to close sth with a knot; to be closed or fastened with a knot

tie sb↔up

1. 把某人捆绑起来
   to tie sb's arms and legs tightly so that they cannot move or escape
2. 把…缠住；使不能分身
   to keep sb busy so that they have no time for other things

tie sth↔up

1. （用绳索等把动物）拴住，拴到…上
   to attach an animal to sth with a rope, chain, etc.
2. 把…联系起来；使与…有关系
   to connect or link sth to sth else
   1. ties for closing plastic bags
      封塑料袋用的捆扎绳
3. 占用，搁死（资金）
   to invest money so that it is not easily available for use
4. 完成；处理完
   to deal with all the remaining details of sth
   1. family ties
      家族关系
   2. the ties of friendship
      友谊的纽带
   3. economic ties
      经济联系
   4. The firm has close ties with an American corporation.
      这家商行与一家美国公司关系密切。

v.

tie sb/yourself (up) in knots

• （使）大惑不解，糊涂
  to become or make sb very confused

tie one on

• 喝醉；喝得烂醉
  to get very drunk

tie the knot

• 结婚；结成夫妻
  to get married

(tied to) sb's apron strings

• （过分受）某人的影响（或控制）
  (too much under) the influence and control of sb
  1. The British prime minister is too apt to cling to Washington's apron strings.
     英国首相对华府过于唯命是从。

bind/tie sb hand and foot

bind/tie sb hand and foot

noun

1. a fastener that serves to join or connect
   1. the walls are held together with metal links placed in the wet mortar during construction

   Synonym:    linklinkuptie-in

2. neckwear consisting of a long narrow piece of material worn (mostly by men) under a collar and tied in knot at the front
   1. he stood in front of the mirror tightening his necktie
   2. he wore a vest and tie

   Synonym:    necktie

3. a cord (or string or ribbon or wire etc.) with which something is tied
   1. he needed a tie for the packages

4. a horizontal beam used to prevent two other structural members from spreading apart or separating
   1. he nailed the rafters together with a tie beam

   Synonym:    tie beam

5. one of the cross braces that support the rails on a railway track
   1. the British call a railroad tie a sleeper

   Synonym:    railroad tiecrosstiesleeper

6. (music) a slur over two notes of the same pitch

7. the finish of a contest in which the score is tied and the winner is undecided
   1. the game ended in a draw
   2. their record was 3 wins, 6 losses and a tie

   Synonym:    drawstandoff

8. a social or business relationship
   1. a valuable financial affiliation
   2. he was sorry he had to sever his ties with other members of the team
   3. many close associations with England

   Synonym:    affiliationassociationtie-up

9. equality of score in a contest

verb

1. form a knot or bow in
   1. tie a necktie

2. limit or restrict to
   1. I am tied to UNIX
   2. These big jets are tied to large airports

3. finish a game with an equal number of points, goals, etc.
   1. The teams drew a tie

   Synonym:    draw

4. fasten or secure with a rope, string, or cord
   1. They tied their victim to the chair

   Synonym:    bind

5. connect, fasten, or put together two or more pieces
   1. Can you connect the two loudspeakers?
   2. Tie the ropes together
   3. Link arms

   Synonym:    connectlinklink up

6. unite musical notes by a tie

7. make by tying pieces together
   1. The fishermen tied their flies

8. perform a marriage ceremony
   1. The minister married us on Saturday
   2. We were wed the following week
   3. The couple got spliced on Hawaii

   Synonym:    marrywedsplice

9. create social or emotional ties
   1. The grandparents want to bond with the child

   Synonym:    bindattachbond