B1 [ I or T ] to fasten together two ends of a piece of string or other long, thin material, or to (cause to) hold together with a long, thin piece of string, material, etc.打结;系,缚,捆,扎
[ often passive ] to force someone to stay in a place束缚,约束,限制
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We tied balloons and streamers to the ceiling ready for the party.
A sailor threw a rope ashore and we tied the boat to a post.
She wrapped the present and tied it with ribbon.
With his feet tied together he could only move in little hops.
Where's the cord that ties back the curtains?
[ T ] to relate to or connect to与…相关
[ I ] to finish at the same time or score the same number of points, etc. in a competition as someone or something else(比赛中)打成平局,不分胜负
A2 US also necktie a long, thin piece of material that is worn under a shirt collar, especially by men, and tied in a knot at the front领带
any piece of string, plastic, metal, etc. that is used to fasten or hold together something(绑扎东西用的)带子,绳子
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Most evenings there's a party and the dress code is strict - black tie only.
He loosened his tie.
He wasn't wearing a tie and his shirt was open at the neck.
Do you suppose it would be offending against good taste to wear a patterned tie with my striped shirt?
Giulio was looking quite presentable in a suit and tie.
C2 the friendly feelings that people have for other people, or special connections with places纽带;关系,联系
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They're a worrying political party because of their close ties with terrorist groups.
We must grasp every opportunity to strengthen economic ties with other countries.
He believes that Europe must create closer ties or it will perish.
The company has severed its ties with its previous partners.
The organization's aim is to strengthen the cultural ties between Britain and Germany.
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