拴
tie up; restrain; bind
Meanings
2 senses · 10 examplesverb
tie; fasten with rope
Used for securing objects or animals with cords, straps, etc.
Please tie the horse to that old pagoda tree.
He fastened the suitcase onto the back of his bicycle.
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The fisherman tied the fishing net to a wooden stake on the shore.
Don't tie your dog in a spot that's too hot.
She tied the gift box shut with a silk ribbon.
verb
restrain; trap; bind up
informalUsed metaphorically for being stuck in tedious tasks or trapped in a group situation, often used in spoken contexts.
I'm tied down with household chores this week and can't go traveling.
This collaborative project has tied all of us together.
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He's trapped by work and can't even rest on weekends.
Caring for her sick child tied the mom down at home.
Complicated legal procedures have tied up the entrepreneurs.