tethered

• 形容某物在物理上或比喻意义上被拴住、连接或束缚于另一物，常暗示行动或自由受到限制。

Describes something that is physically or metaphorically tied or connected to something else, often implying a restriction of movement or freedom.

1. Physically tied or attachedB2formal

   Tied or fastened with a rope, chain, or similar restraint to a fixed point.

   拴住的

   • The goat was tethered to a post in the field.
   • The hot air balloon remained tethered to the ground.
   • The dog was tethered to a tree while its owner shopped.

   同义词boundchainedfastenedtied

   反义词freelooseunboundunfasteneduntethered

2. Connected or linkedB2informal

   Connected to something, often electronically or metaphorically, limiting freedom.

   被束缚的

   • He felt tethered to his desk by the constant emails.
   • The device is tethered to the main computer via a cable.
   • She felt tethered to her hometown by family obligations.

   同义词attachedboundconnectedfastenedfetteredlinkedshackledtied

   反义词detachedfreeindependentunboundunconnectedunfettereduntethered

• 动词，指用绳子或链条把某物（尤其是动物）拴系或固定到不动的物体上；也指将某物连接或绑定到某个系统或设备上。

A verb meaning to tie or fasten something, especially an animal, with a rope or chain to a fixed object, or to connect or link something to a system or device.

1. Tie with a rope or chainB2formal

   To fasten an animal with a rope or chain so that it cannot move far.

   拴住

   • The farmer tethered the goat to a post in the field.
   • She tethered her horse to the fence before entering the barn.
   • They tethered the dog to a tree while they set up camp.

   同义词bindchainfastenhitchsecuretie

   反义词freeloosereleaseuntie

2. Restrict or limitB2informal

   To restrict someone's freedom or movement, often metaphorically.

   限制

   • He felt tethered to his desk job and longed for adventure.
   • The new regulations tether the company's ability to expand.
   • She was tethered to her responsibilities at home.

   同义词bindconfineconstraincurbfetterlimitrestrainrestrictshackletie down

   反义词freeliberaterelease