chain
🇺🇸
/tʃeɪn/
🇬🇧
/tʃeɪn/
noun
B1
A line of metal rings linked together, used for pulling, holding, or fastening things.
The dog was tied to a post with a strong chain.
狗被一條結實的鏈條拴在柱子上。
B1
A number of connected things or people.
The chain of events led to the final outcome.
一連串事件導致了最終的結果。
B1
A group of stores or hotels owned by one company.
She works for a large coffee shop chain.
她在一家大型咖啡店連鎖店工作。
R
Something that limits a person's freedom or ability.
He felt the chain of his responsibilities holding him back.
他感到責任的束縛讓他無法前進。
R
A situation where people selling houses must complete their sale before buying another.
They were stuck in a long chain of house sales.
他們被困在一長串房屋銷售的連鎖中。
verb
R
To fasten something or someone with a chain to prevent movement or theft.
They had to chain the gate to keep it secure.
他們必須用鏈條鎖住大門以確保安全。
translation
鏈條, 一連串, 連鎖店, 束縛, 房產交易鏈
用鏈條拴住
詞形變化
Plural
chains
Progressive
chaining
Past
chained
Perfect
chained
3rd Present
chains