tie down

• 指用绳索等将某物固定或系牢；也指限制某人的自由、约束其行动，或使某人承担义务、受到牵制。

A phrasal verb used to indicate the act of restricting someone's freedom, making them commit to something, or physically securing something in place.

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1. Restrict physicallyformal

   To fasten or secure someone or something with a rope or similar material to prevent movement.

   绑住

   • They tied down the cargo to prevent it from shifting during the storm.
   • The sailors tied down the boat to the dock.
   • He tied down the tent with strong ropes.

   同义词anchorbindfastenlashsecurestraptethertie uptruss

   反义词freeloosenreleaseunbindunfastenuntie

2. Restrict freedom or commitmentinformal

   To limit someone's freedom or impose obligations that prevent them from doing other things.

   束缚自由

   • She doesn't want to get tied down by a long-term contract.
   • Having a mortgage ties you down to a specific location.
   • He felt tied down by his responsibilities at home.

   同义词bindconfineconstrainencumberfetterhamperlimitrestrictshackle

   反义词liberaterelease

基本动词tie