to tie down
[phrase form: tie]
01
束缚, 限制
to set rules that restrict freedom
例子
He felt tied down by too many commitments.
他感到被太多的承诺束缚了。
She was tied down by a large loan.
她被一笔大贷款束缚了。
02
绑紧, 固定
to use ropes or similar restraints to secure an object and prevent it from moving
例子
They tied down the Christmas tree on top of the car for the ride home.
他们为了开车回家把圣诞树绑在了车顶上。
Please tie down the boat to the dock to prevent drifting.
请将船系紧在码头上以防止漂流。
