bale
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/beɪl/
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/beɪl/
A large bundle of something, like hay, straw, cotton, or wool, that is tied together.
The farmer stacked the bales of hay in the barn.
农民把干草捆成一捆一捆的,堆放在谷仓里。
To tie something into a large bundle.
The workers baled the cotton before shipping it to the factory.
工人们在将棉花运往工厂之前将其打包。
To allow someone to be released from jail by promising to return for their trial.
The judge decided to bale the defendant, and he was released until his trial date.
法官决定保释被告,直到他的审判日期。