| 单词 | tie |
| 释义 | tie tie // verb, noun
■ verb [+ obj] (ties, tying, tied, tied)
1 (usually be tied) to connect or link sb/sth closely with sb/sth else: Pay increases are tied to inflation.
2 (usually be tied) to restrict sb and make them unable to do everything they want to: He was tied to an unfair contract.
IDIOMS
tie the knot (with sb/sth) ( (used especially in newspapers) to join together with sb/sth else in order to form a single business or organization: They are trying to tie the knot with a rival company. NOTE ‘Tie the knot' is an informal way of saying ‘get married'. PHRASAL VERBS tie sb down (to sth/to doing sth) to restrict sb's freedom, for example by making them accept particular conditions or by keeping them busy: We don't want to be tied down to such a long-term commitment. High-technology industries are not tied down by transport costs. tie in (with sth) to match or agree with sth: The purchase of the magazine ties in with the company's aim of raising its profile. tie in (with sth); tie sth in (with sth) to link sth or be linked to sth; to happen, or arrange for sth to happen, at the same time as sth else: A special magazine was produced to tie in with the event. TIE-IN noun tie sb into sb/sth to restrict sb to a particular situation, person, organization, etc: They were tied into an agreement to buy from particular suppliers. tie sb up (usually be tied up) to keep sb busy so that they have no time for other things: I'm tied up in a meeting until 3. tie sth up 1 (often be tied up) to invest money so that it is not easily available for use: He cannot retire as his money is all tied up in the company. 2 (usually be tied up) to connect or link sth to sth else: The brand's strength is tied up with the image of the company's owner. 3 to deal with all the remaining details of sth: We are hoping to tie up the deal by tomorrow. I went to the office for an hour to tie up some loose ends (= finish remaining small jobs). 4 to keep sth in use so that it cannot be used for other things: I was using the Internet, so the phone line was tied up. tie up with sb/sth to be linked to sth such as another company and work together on sth: Big insurance companies are competing to tie up with banks. Several pharmaceutical companies have said they are interested in tying up with Japanese companies to expand their presence in the world's second largest pharma market. TIE-UP noun ■ noun [C] 1 [usually pl.] a strong connection between people or organizations: The firm has close ties with a Japanese corporation. The aim of the meetings is to establish stronger ties between the two countries. The university has close ties to several high-tech companies. 2 (AmE also necktie) a long narrow piece of fabric worn around the neck, especially by men, with a knot in front: He always wears a suit and tie to work. a collar and tie |
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