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to pin down
[phrase form: pin]
01
用钉子固定, 固定住
to secure something in place using pins or similar objects
Transitive: to pin down sth
Example
The tailor will pin down the fabric before sewing it together.
She used thumbtacks to pin down the corners of the poster.
The curtains flutter in the wind if they are n't pinned down.
02
限制, 钉住
to restrict someone or something, limiting their freedom or options
Transitive: to pin down sb/sth
Example
The strict rules pin down creativity and innovation.
The bad weather conditions pinned down the team at the base camp.
The mountain climber found himself pinned down by a snowstorm, unable to descend the peak.
03
厘清, 明确
to clarify a particular detail or aspect after precise investigation
Transitive: to pin down a detail or aspect of a problem
Example
The historian spent years pinning down the facts of that ancient event.
It took years of research to pin down the cause of the disease.
The flavor of this dish is unique and difficult to pin down.
04
施加压力, 迫使明确
to pressure someone into being clear, decisive, and specific in their actions or responses
Transitive: to pin down sb
Example
The reporter skillfully pinned down the elusive celebrity for a straightforward answer about the upcoming movie.
The journalist tried to pin down the politician on the controversial issue.
In the meeting, they managed to pin down the project manager on a concrete timeline for completion.
05
确定, 找出
to determine the exact location of someone or something
Transitive: to pin down location of someone or something
Example
It took days to pin down the source of the mysterious signals from space.
We need to pin down the exact time and place of the meeting.
The detectives were trying to pin down the suspect 's whereabouts on the night of the crime.
06
固定敌人, 束缚敌军
to hold an enemy force in a specific location, making it difficult for them to move or escape by firing at them
Transitive: to pin down an enemy force
Example
The squad 's precise gunfire was essential to pin down the insurgents, allowing the rest of the team to secure the area.
The enemy forces used heavy artillery to pin down the advancing troops, preventing them from moving forward.
During the battle, our forces managed to pin down the opposition in a narrow valley, making it challenging for them to retreat.
例子
The tailor will pin down the fabric before sewing it together.
She used thumbtacks to pin down the corners of the poster.
The curtains flutter in the wind if they aren't pinned down.
