strings
[strˈɪŋz] /ˈstriŋ How to pronounce string (audio)/ (ame, mw)
strings — noun
1. Lengths of narrow cord that people use to tie, fasten, or secure things.
Lengths of narrow cord that people use to tie, fasten, or secure things.
Theo cut two strings and used them to tie the seed bags shut.
two strings — plural countable use
Sade kept spare strings in a drawer for wrapping homemade gifts.
The wet strings snapped when Aarav pulled the tarp over the bikes.
At the market, Eli bought cotton strings for hanging paper lanterns.
用法筆記
Usually refers to separate pieces rather than the material in general. For the material itself, English more often uses singular 'string'.
2. Groups of small things arranged in rows on a single thread, cord, or wire.
Groups of small things arranged in rows on a single thread, cord, or wire.
Strings of pearls glittered in the museum case under soft lights.
strings of pearls — jewellery pattern
João hung strings of lights across the courtyard before sunset.
Strings of dried oranges decorated the kitchen wall at winter markets.
Adaeze sold strings of glass beads at the craft fair.
文法句型
strings of + noun
用法筆記
Most often followed by 'of' plus the things that have been threaded together.
3. Several connected things or happenings that come one after another.
Several connected things or happenings that come one after another.
Strings of delays kept the train line closed all week.
strings of + abstract noun
Strings of small mistakes ruined the audit report before lunch.
After the merger, strings of complaints reached the city office.
Strings of lucky breaks helped Sahil finish the film on time.
- series
more neutral and less expressive
- succession
more formal and often emphasizes order
文法句型
strings of + noun
用法筆記
Often suggests repetition over a period of time, especially when the number feels notable or surprising.
4. Lengths of wire, nylon, or gut stretched on an instrument so they vibrate and ma
Lengths of wire, nylon, or gut stretched on an instrument so they vibrate and make notes when played.
The guitar strings buzzed after Tariq tuned them too loosely.
guitar strings — common music collocation
Fresh violin strings gave the school concert a brighter sound.
Dust gathered on the piano strings inside the old music room.
Broken cello strings lay beside the stage after rehearsal.
- wires
only fits metal strings, not nylon or gut
用法筆記
Usually named by the instrument, such as guitar strings, violin strings, or piano strings.
5. The part of an orchestra made up of violins, violas, cellos, and similar instrum
The part of an orchestra made up of violins, violas, cellos, and similar instruments, or the musicians in that section.
The strings opened the concert with a soft rising melody.
the strings — collective orchestra term
During the second movement, the strings played much more quietly.
Our conductor asked the strings to repeat the passage once more.
After the brass fanfare, the strings carried the main theme.
- string section
more formal full name for the same group
文法句型
the strings + plural verb
用法筆記
Commonly appears as 'the strings' when the orchestra section is treated as one group of instruments or players.
6. The crossed lines fixed inside a racket frame that hit the ball or shuttle.
The crossed lines fixed inside a racket frame that hit the ball or shuttle.
The racket strings lost tension after two long matches.
racket strings — sport collocation
Loose tennis strings made Lukas miss three easy volleys.
New badminton strings helped Sirin hit sharper smashes this season.
After the tournament, the squash strings finally snapped near the frame.
用法筆記
Usually discussed together with tension, replacement, or the type of sport racket being used.
7. Pieces of text or other symbols treated as one unit in computer programs or sear
Pieces of text or other symbols treated as one unit in computer programs or searches.
The search strings in the app filter out repeated usernames.
search strings — computing collocation
Two empty strings in the form caused the script to fail.
Yan checked whether the strings matched before saving the password.
The parser joins short strings before sending the data onward.
用法筆記
Used mainly in programming, search tools, and data handling. A string may contain letters, numbers, spaces, or symbols.
strings — adjective
- stringspositive
- stringsercomparative
- stringsestsuperlative
1. Describing classes, teachers, groups, or work connected with string instruments.
Describing classes, teachers, groups, or work connected with string instruments.
The college runs a strings programme for young violinists and cellists.
strings programme — before-noun use
Mina teaches strings classes at the arts centre on Saturdays.
The summer camp offers separate strings workshops and brass workshops.
Our school needs another strings tutor before the new term starts.
- string
more common before general instrument nouns, as in 'string instruments'
文法句型
strings + noun
用法筆記
This form is mainly used before another noun, especially in music education or orchestra settings.
strings — verb
- stringspresent simple I / you / we / they
- stringses3rd person singular
- stringsing-ing form
- stringsedpast simple
1. Fits an instrument with new strings, or replaces its old ones before it is playe
Fits an instrument with new strings, or replaces its old ones before it is played.
The repair shop strings guitars for students at a low price.
strings + instrument — service use
Before every tour, Eli strings his violin with fresh steel strings.
Our music teacher strings old cellos and checks the bridges too.
The luthier strings the harp carefully so the frame stays balanced.
- re-strings
emphasizes replacing old strings with new ones
文法句型
strings + noun
strings + noun + with + noun
用法筆記
The direct object is the instrument. A following 'with' phrase can name the material or type of strings.
2. Puts a fresh set of strings into a sports racket at the needed tension.
Puts a fresh set of strings into a sports racket at the needed tension.
The sports shop strings tennis rackets while customers wait.
strings + tennis rackets
Before the finals, João strings his spare racket at higher tension.
Coach Lin strings school badminton rackets every Friday afternoon.
The club technician strings squash rackets for players from three towns.
文法句型
strings + noun
用法筆記
Usually said of tennis, badminton, or squash rackets, often when players want a particular feel or tension.
3. Passes thread or cord through things, or attaches something by using string.
Passes thread or cord through things, or attaches something by using string.
Adaeze strings paper stars onto a cord for the festival stall.
strings + noun + onto + noun
Each winter, Theo strings popcorn and cranberries across the fireplace.
The florist strings dried oranges with cinnamon sticks for window displays.
Sirin strings name tags with red thread before the school fair.
- threads
more general and also used for needles or machines
文法句型
strings + noun + onto + noun
strings + noun + with + noun
用法筆記
The direct object can be the things being threaded or the item being fastened with string.