词汇 | tying |
释义 | tie on the (old) feedbagslang To begin eating; to have a meal. I can't wait to get to Grandma's and tie on the old feedbag. She always cooks the tastiest food! What do you say we tie on the feedbag before we head out? tie (oneself) in(to) knots1. To make oneself confused, anxious, worried, and/or upset, as when trying to make a decision, come up with an idea, or resolve an issue. Now don't go tying yourself into knots over the details of your papers—at this point, all you need is a cohesive outline. We've tied ourselves in knots this past week trying to choose who to hire, but I think we've reached a decision. 2. To befuddle oneself while attempting to explain something (to someone). Primarily heard in UK. Jim's a smart guy, but for some reason, he always ties himself into knots whenever I ask him to explain something on the computer for me. tie (someone) in(to) knotsTo make someone confused, anxious, worried, and/or upset. I've been planning on proposing to James on Sunday, but the nervousness is tying me into knots! It's something about the austere way the boss talks that always ties you into knots. tie up (some/a few) loose endsTo take care of, finish, or resolve some issues or pieces of business that are not critical but have remained outstanding. I'm just about ready to move to Europe, but I need to tie up some loose ends with my ex-girlfriend before I go. The legal team is still tying up a few loose ends in the merger contract, but, other than that, we are ready to move ahead with the deal. tie (oneself) (up) in knots1. To make oneself confused, anxious, worried, and/or upset, as when trying to make a decision, come up with an idea, or resolve an issue. Now don't go tying yourself in knots over the details of your papers — at this point, all you need is a cohesive outline. We've tied ourselves in up knots this past week trying to decide on who to hire, but I think we've reached a decision. 2. To become flustered while attempting to explain something (to someone). Jim's a smart guy, but for some reason he always ties himself up in knots whenever I ask him to explain something on the computer for me. tie (one) (up) in knotsTo make one confused, anxious, worried, and/or upset. I've been planning to propose to James on Sunday, but the nervousness is tying me in knots! It's something about the austere, imposing way the boss speaks that always ties everyone up in knots. tie (one) downTo constrain, restrict, impede, or limit one's ability to do something or go somewhere. I would love to try something different, but my career has really tied me down. I just don't think my experience applies to any other profession. The company is trying to tie us down with appeals and injunctions to keep the lawsuit from reaching a court. Once you're tied down with kids, travel anywhere becomes extremely difficult. tie inTo have or create a close association with or connection to something; to complement or closely relate to something. This ties in to the earlier theory that social interactions are actually an evolutionary development. The film uses very particular colors to tie in with the theme of grief. The marketing campaign is supposed to tie in with the new movie. tie the knotTo get married (to each other). All of my friends have tied the knot and started having kids. John and Mary are tying the knot this summer in France. tie up1. To bind, fasten, or secure something with or as with string, cords, rope, etc. A noun or pronoun can be used between "tie" and "up." Make sure you tie up the boats at the dock so they don't get swept down the river. Will you tie these bundles of paper up for me, please? Action movie heroes are always able to escape even after they get tied up. 2. To keep someone busy, occupied, or engaged. A noun or pronoun can be used between "tie" and "up." The meeting tied up the entire staff for most of the afternoon. I just have a couple of questions, so I won't tie you up for too long. 3. To block, impede, or delay something. A noun or pronoun can be used between "tie" and "up." The construction has been tying up traffic on Main Street for nearly a year now. They've tied our application up in court, so we haven't made any real progress lately. 4. To commit something to a particular use, thus making it unavailable for anything else. A noun or pronoun can be used between "tie" and "up." I wish I hadn't tied our savings up in that real estate scheme. We've tied up too many of our resources in this project already. 5. In a competition or contest, to achieve a score equal to one's opponent. A noun or pronoun can be used between "tie" and "up." Their best bet is to try to tie the game up before halftime. One more correct answer and you'll be able to tie up the score. tie (one's) hands1. Literally, to bind one at the hands, typically with rope or something similar. Tie his hands so he can't escape! 2. By extension, to prevent one from behaving or acting in a certain way. I really wish I could help you get a refund, but the company's strict returns policy has tied my hands. If the government would stop tying our hands with these burdensome regulations, our economy would actually have a chance to flourish for once! tie backTo draw and restrain something back and out of the way. A noun or pronoun can be used between "tie" and "back." I forgot to bring a hairclip to tie my hair back, so it kept falling into my face while I worked. Be sure to tie the cables back or they could cause injury or death while operating the machine. tie into1. To connect to or associate with something. Their latest product ties into their overall plan for an integrated user platform. The novels tie into real, historical events from Russia in 1885. 2. To connect or associate something with something else. This new movie ties all the other films in the franchise into a single, coherent narrative. They're trying to tie these outlying communities into the city's public utilities infrastructure. tie (someone or oneself) (up) into knots1. To make someone oneself feel particularly confused, anxious, worried, or upset. I've been planning to propose to James on Sunday, but the nervousness is tying me into knots! Now don't go tying yourself in knots over the details of your papers—at this point, all you need is a cohesive outline. 2. To cause someone or oneself to become flustered while attempting to explain something. Jim's a smart guy, but for some reason he always ties himself up into knots whenever I ask him to explain something on the computer for me. The complex technical language kept tying me in knots as I tried to present it to the board. tie off1. To fasten or secure something in place with a rope or cable tied in a knot. A noun or pronoun can be used between "tie" and "off." We tied our horses off outside the saloon. Be sure to tie off the boat before you leave the pier. 2. To seal or close the end or opening of something with a knot or something tied in a knot. A noun or pronoun can be used between "tie" and "off." We'll have to tie off the hose for the time being to avoid losing any more fuel. He began tying off his pants at the knee, just below the spot where they had amputated his leg. tie one onTo become drunk. Boy, we really tied one on last night, huh? Not feeling so great this morning. I began to realize he had a problem when he started tying one on most nights of the week, even when he had work the next morning. tie on the (old) nosebagslang To begin eating; to have a meal. A nosebag is another word for a feed bag, the bag tied under a horse's mouth that allows it to feed. I can't wait to get to grandma's and tie on the old nosebag. She always cooks the tastiest food! What do you say we tie on the nosebag before we head out? tie the (old) feedbag onslang To begin eating; to have a meal. "Feedbag" is sometimes spelled as two words. I can't wait to get to grandma's and tie the old feedbag on. She always cooks the tastiest food! What do you say we tie the feed bag on before we head out? tie in(with someone or something) to join with someone or something; to connect with someone or something. (See also something">tie in with something.) I would like to tie in with you and see if we can solve this together. We would like for you to tie in and share your expertise. tie in (to something)to fasten or connect to something. Can you fix it so my computer can tie into Rachel's? This one will not tie into her computer. tie one onand hang one on; lay one on; tie it onSl. to get drunk. The boys went out to tie one on. They laid one on, but good. tie someone or something into somethingand tie someone or something into seek to establish a connection between someone or something and something. The police tried to tie Sarah into the crime. They tried to tie in Liz, too. tie someone or something up1. Lit. to bind someone or something securely. The sheriff tied the crooks up and took them to a cell. He tied up the bandit. I tied the package up and put a label on it. 2. Fig. to keep someone or something busy or occupied. Sally tied up the photocopy machine all afternoon. The meeting tied me up all afternoon. tie something backto bind or fasten something back out of the way. George tied the curtains back to let a little more light in. Let me tie back the vines out of the way. tie something offto tie the ends of something losing fluid, as blood vessels to prevent bleeding. The surgeons tied all the blood vessels off—one by one—as they were exposed. They tied off all the vessels very quickly. tie something up1. Lit. to tie strings or cords on something in order to close or contain it. Please tie this package up securely so I can mail it. Tie up your shoes! 2. Fig. to conclude and finalize something. (See also someone or something up">tie someone or something up.) Let's try to tie up this deal by Thursday. We'll manage to tie our business up by Wednesday at the latest. 3. Fig. to block or impede something, such as traffic or progress. The stalled bus tied traffic up for over an hour. The stalled bus tied up traffic. tie the knot1. Fig. to marry a mate. We tied the knot in a little chapel on the Arkansas border. They finally tied the knot. 2. Fig. [for a cleric or other authorized person] to unite a couple in marriage. It was hard to find somebody to tie the knot at that hour. It only took a few minutes for the ship's captain to tie the knot. tie up (some place)[for a skipper] to moor a ship or boat some place. We need to tie up some place for the night. The captain tied up at the dock and sent the first mate for fuel. tie inConnect closely with, coordinate, as in They are trying to tie in the movie promotion with the book it is based on, or His story does not tie in with the facts. [First half of 1900s] tie intoAttack energetically, as in They tied into the buffet as though they hadn't eaten in months. [Colloquial; c. 1900] tie one onBecome intoxicated; go on a drinking spree. For example, They went out and really tied one on. The precise allusion here-what it is one ties on-is unclear. [Slang; mid-1900s] tie the knotGet married; also, perform a marriage ceremony. For example, So when are you two going to tie the knot? or They asked their friend, who is a judge, to tie the knot. [Early 1700s] tie up1. Fasten securely; also, moor a ship. For example, Can you help me tie up these bundles? or The forecast was terrible, so we decided to tie up at the dock and wait out the storm. The first usage dates from the early 1500s, the nautical usage from the mid-1800s. 2. Impede the progress of, block, as in The accident tied up traffic for hours. [Late 1500s] 3. Keep occupied, engage, as in She was tied up in a meeting all morning. [Late 1800s] 4. Make funds or property inaccessible for other uses, as in Her cash is tied up in government bonds. [Early 1800s] tie the knotINFORMALCOMMON If two people tie the knot, they get married. The couple tied the knot last year after a 13-year romance. Len tied the knot with Kate five years ago. Note: Tying knots in items of clothing or ribbons worn by the bride and groom is a traditional feature of many wedding ceremonies, symbolizing their unity. tie the knotget married. informaltie one onget drunk. North American informaltie the ˈknot(informal) get married: When did you two decide to tie the knot?ˌtie one ˈon(old-fashioned, American English, slang) get very drunktie backv. To draw something backward and fasten it: I gathered my hair and tied it back in a ponytail. We tied back the curtains so that they wouldn't blow around in the breeze. tie inv. 1. To bring something into a close or effective relation with something: The college tied its fundraising campaign in with the alumni reunion. The pattern on the carpet ties in all the different fabrics in the room. In this paragraph, the author reviews the main points and ties them in. 2. To have a close or effective relation with something: The music should tie in with the holiday theme. If you make a remark during the lecture, the professor will discuss it as long as it ties in. tie intov. 1. To attach and anchor someone or something to someone or something with a knot: They tied the boat into the dock. 2. To connect something with something: This pipe ties the housing development into the city's sewer system. 3. To be connected with something: All the library computer systems tie into the main branch. tie offv. 1. To attach and anchor someone or something with a knot: We tied off the rowboat and went ashore. I passed the rope through the metal ring and tied it off with a taut-line hitch. 2. To close or seal something with a knot: We tied off the legs of the scarecrow's pants and filled them up with hay. The clown inflated the balloon and tied it off. tie upv. 1. To fasten, secure, or bind someone or something with or as if with a cord, rope, or strap: I tied up the package with twine and sent it off. The robbers tied the bank tellers up and locked them in the vault. 2. To secure something, such as a vessel, to a shore or pier; dock something: Did you remember to tie the boat up? I tied the canoe up at the end of the dock. The captain pulled the ship alongside the pier, and the crew tied up. 3. To be secured to a shore or pier; dock: The ship tied up at the end of the pier. 4. To keep someone or something occupied; engage someone or something: The kids have tied up the phone all evening, talking to their friends. A project this large will tie our resources up for months. The senator is tied up in a meeting and won't be able to take your call. 5. To place some funds so as to make them inaccessible for other uses: Don't tie up all your cash in long-term investments. The bank has tied the money up in bad loans. 6. To equal an opponent's score in some contest: We tied up the game with minutes remaining. A touchdown will tie the game up. The game is all tied up at 10 points apiece. tie one onand lay one on and tie it on tv. to get drunk. The boys went out to tie one on. I’m gonna really lay one on tonight. tie the knot1. tv. to marry a mate. We tied the knot in a little chapel on the Arkansas border. 2. tv. [for a cleric] to unite a couple in marriage. It was hard to find somebody to tie the knot at that hour. tie one onSlang To become intoxicated; go on a drinking spree. tie the knotSlang1. To get married. 2. To perform a marriage ceremony. |
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