ties
ties — 動詞
- tiespresent simple I / you / we / they
- tieses3rd person singular
- tiesing-ing form
- tiesedpast simple
1. to attach or close something using string, rope, ribbon, or similar material by
繫；綁；紮
用繩索等打結固定
to attach or close something using string, rope, ribbon, or similar material by pulling the ends together and creating a looped fastening.
Haruto tied a bright ribbon around the gift box before handing it to his grandmother.
Haruto 在禮物盒上繫了一條亮色緞帶，再交給祖母。
tie + ribbon + around + object
Yael carefully tied her hair back with a black elastic band before the race started.
Yael 在比賽開始前仔細地用黑色彈力髮圈把頭髮綁到後面。
tie + hair + back/up (reflexive object)
The sailor tied the boat to the wooden dock with a thick rope.
水手用一條粗繩將小船綁在木製碼頭上。
Andrés could not tie his shoelaces properly until his father showed him a simple trick.
Andrés 一直學不會繫鞋帶，直到父親教了他一個簡單的技巧。
Nkechi tied the parcel with strong brown twine and added a label on top.
Nkechi 用結實的褐色麻繩捆好包裹，並在上面貼了一張標籤。
文法句型
tie + noun + to/around/with
tie + adverb (tightly/loosely)
用法筆記
Common with particles like 'up', 'back', 'together', and prepositional phrases with 'to', 'around', 'with'. The intransitive use describes how the material behaves: 'This rope ties easily.'
常見錯誤
2. to limit someone's freedom or force someone to remain in a particular situation
束縛；限制
因責任或義務而無法自由行動
to limit someone's freedom or force someone to remain in a particular situation or place, often in a way that feels difficult or unfair.
Lauren felt tied to her desk job because she needed the health insurance for her family.
Lauren 覺得自己被文書工作綁住了，因為家人需要她那份健康保險。
passive: be tied to + situation
Nkechi did not want to be tied down by a long-term contract, so she chose freelance work instead.
Nkechi 不想被長期合約束縛，所以她選擇做自由接案的工作。
Henrik's elderly mother is tied to a wheelchair and requires full-time care at home.
Henrik 年邁的母親離不開輪椅，需要在家中全天候的照護。
Yael's teaching schedule ties her to the school campus from eight until five every weekday.
Yael 的教學課表讓她每個工作日從早上八點到下午五點都離不開校園。
文法句型
be tied to + noun/gerund
be tied down by + noun
用法筆記
Very common in the passive voice ('be tied to'). The object is typically a responsibility, a place, a contract, or a physical object. Often carries a negative connotation of burdensome commitment.
常見錯誤
3. to be directly related to or connected with something, often as part of a larger
連結；相關
與某事物有直接關聯
to be directly related to or connected with something, often as part of a larger system or explanation.
Jessica's research findings tie in well with the earlier studies on climate patterns in Southeast Asia.
Jessica 的研究結果與早期關於東南亞氣候模式的研究相當吻合。
tie in with + [topic/study]
The rise in local food prices is closely tied to the cost of fuel for transport trucks.
當地食品價格的上漲與貨車燃油成本密切相關。
Ravindra's final argument did not tie in with the rest of his speech, and the audience seemed confused.
Ravindra 最後的論點與他演講的其他部分搭不上，聽眾似乎感到困惑。
Haruto believes that happiness is not tied to how much money a person earns.
Haruto 認為快樂與一個人賺多少錢沒有直接關係。
文法句型
tie in with + noun
be tied to + noun
用法筆記
Commonly appears as 'tie in with' (intransitive) or 'be tied to' (passive). The subject and object are both abstract — ideas, events, facts, prices.
常見錯誤
4. to finish a game or competition with the same score or result as another person
平手；追平
在比賽中得分相同
to finish a game or competition with the same score or result as another person or team, so that neither wins.
Brazil tied with Germany two–two in the final group match, sending both teams to the next round.
巴西在小組賽最後一戰與德國以二比二踢平，兩隊雙雙晉級下一輪。
tie with + team + score
Esme tied for first place in the national spelling bee after a challenging fourteen-round competition.
Esme 在激烈的全國拼字比賽中歷經十四輪，最後並列第一名。
tie for + position
The Toronto Raptors tied the game with a three-pointer in the final second of overtime.
多倫多暴龍隊在延長賽最後一秒以一記三分球追平比數。
Three candidates tied in the student council election, so the school scheduled a runoff vote for the following week.
學生會選舉中有三位候選人票數相同，因此學校安排隔週進行決選投票。
文法句型
tie + opponent
tie with + noun
tie + score
tie for + position
用法筆記
The transitive form takes the opponent or the game as the object ('tied the Lakers', 'tied the game'). The intransitive form uses 'tie with' or 'tie for'. Common in sports reporting.
常見錯誤
5. to join two people together in marriage, especially through a formal ceremony.
締結；結合
透過儀式使兩人結為夫妻
to join two people together in marriage, especially through a formal ceremony.
Father Dominic tied the young couple in marriage during a quiet ceremony at the hillside chapel.
Dominic 神父在山邊教堂安靜的儀式中為這對年輕新人證婚。
formal register: tie + couple + in marriage
Shanti and Wei were tied in a traditional ceremony that blended customs from both of their families.
Shanti 和 Wei 舉行了融合雙方家庭傳統的婚禮。
A village elder tied the pair in marriage under a large banyan tree at sunset.
一位部落長老在日落時分於一棵大榕樹下為這對新人證婚。
The priest who tied Jessica and Henrik in marriage had known both families for over twenty years.
為 Jessica 和 Henrik 證婚的牧師認識雙方家庭已超過二十年。
- divorce
to legally end a marriage
文法句型
be tied in marriage
tie the knot (idiom)
用法筆記
Primarily used in formal or religious contexts. The more common modern idiom for this sense is 'tie the knot', which is informal and does not require a passive structure.
6. to connect two written notes of identical pitch with a curved marking, telling t
連結音符
用弧線連接同音高的音符
to connect two written notes of identical pitch with a curved marking, telling the musician to play them as one continuous sound lasting the full length of both notes together.
The composer tied the two quarter notes so the cellist would sustain the pitch for a full two beats.
作曲家將兩個四分音符以弧線連接，讓大提琴手持續拉奏整整兩拍。
music domain: tied notes sustain combined duration
In this Chopin piece, the pianist must tie the half note to the following eighth note across the bar line.
在這首蕭邦的作品中，鋼琴家必須將二分音符與後面跨越小節線的八分音符連結起來。
Sirin tied the repeated G notes in the sheet music so the flutist would hold a single steady tone.
Sirin 在樂譜中將重複的 G 音用弧線連接，讓長笛手吹出一個持續的穩定音。
When the arranger tied the two quarter notes, the drummer counted the combined length as one full beat.
編曲者將兩個四分音符用弧線連接後，鼓手將合併的長度算作一個完整的拍子。
文法句型
tie + note + to + note
用法筆記
This is a technical music term. A tie (curved line) is different from a slur (which connects notes of different pitches). Only notes of the same pitch can be tied.
常見錯誤
ties — 名詞
1. a strip of decorative fabric worn around the collar, usually by men, secured wit
領帶
繫在襯衫領下的長條布料
a strip of decorative fabric worn around the collar, usually by men, secured with a visible loop beneath the chin and falling down the front of the shirt.
Henrik wore a dark blue silk tie with tiny silver dots to his brother's wedding.
Henrik 在哥哥的婚禮上打了一條深藍色帶銀色小圓點的絲質領帶。
adjective + tie: describes material and pattern
The new school uniform requires a red-and-white striped tie for all senior students.
新的校服規定要求所有高年級學生佩戴紅白條紋領帶。
Lauren's father loosened his tie after a long day of meetings in the city.
Lauren 的父親在城裡開了一整天的會之後鬆開了領帶。
Andrés received a handmade wool tie as a gift from his sister who lives in Peru.
Andrés 收到一條手工編織的羊毛領帶，是他住在祕魯的姊姊送的禮物。
- necktie
more formal, less common in casual speech
文法句型
wear + a tie
a + color/pattern + tie
用法筆記
In everyday conversation, 'tie' is more common than 'necktie'. In formal dress codes, 'necktie' may appear in written rules.
2. a piece of string, wire, plastic, or other thin material used for fastening, clo
綁繩；束帶
用於捆綁或固定的細長材料
a piece of string, wire, plastic, or other thin material used for fastening, closing, or holding things together.
The baker closed the bread bag with a small plastic tie twisted into a tight loop.
麵包師傅用一條扭緊的塑膠束帶封住麵包袋的開口。
plastic tie: common household item
Yara used a long cable tie to bundle the loose computer wires together behind her desk.
Yara 用一條長電纜束帶將書桌後面散亂的電腦線綑在一起。
Gardeners often use soft fabric ties to support young tomato plants without damaging the stems.
園丁常用柔軟的布繩固定番茄幼苗，以免傷到莖部。
Nkechi fastened the garbage bag with a thin wire tie before carrying it out to the bin.
Nkechi 用細鐵絲束帶綁緊垃圾袋口，然後提到外面的垃圾桶。
文法句型
a + material + tie
tie + for + purpose
用法筆記
Often combined with a material word: 'cable tie', 'zip tie', 'bread tie', 'garden tie'. The word 'tie' alone in this sense is less common than these compound forms.
3. a strong connection, relationship, or link between people, groups, organizations
聯繫；關係
人、群體或地方之間的情感或利益連結
a strong connection, relationship, or link between people, groups, organizations, or places, based on feelings, family, business, or shared interests.
The economic ties between Singapore and India have grown stronger over the past decade through trade agreements.
新加坡與印度之間的經濟關係在過去十年中透過貿易協定變得更加緊密。
economic ties: inter-country connection
Sirin visits her grandmother in Ankara every summer because she believes family ties should be maintained across any distance.
Sirin 每年夏天都去安卡拉探望祖母，因為她認為無論距離多遠，家庭聯繫都應該維持。
After the dispute over the land, the two villages cut all ties and stopped speaking to each other entirely.
在土地糾紛之後，兩個村莊從此斷絕往來，不再交談。
The university has maintained close ties with local technology companies, offering internship opportunities to students each semester.
該大學與當地科技公司保持密切聯繫，每學期為學生提供實習機會。
- bond
more emotional, often about personal relationships rather than institutional
- connection
broader; can be physical, technical, or personal
- link
suggests a more practical or functional relationship than 'tie'
- separation
the state of being apart or disconnected
文法句型
ties + between + plural noun
ties + with/to + noun
adjective + ties
用法筆記
Almost always used in the plural form ('ties') when referring to relationships. Common patterns: 'close ties', 'strong ties', 'family ties', 'diplomatic ties', 'cut ties', 'strengthen ties'. The singular 'tie' is possible but less common ('a tie between the two families').
常見錯誤
4. a situation in a competition or election where two or more opponents have the sa
平手；平局
比賽或選舉中雙方得分相同
a situation in a competition or election where two or more opponents have the same score or number of votes, so that no single winner is determined.
The basketball championship ended in a tie, so the teams played an extra five-minute period to decide the winner.
籃球冠軍賽以平手收場，因此兩隊加賽五分鐘來決定勝負。
end in a tie: common phrase for tied games
A tie in the student council vote meant the principal had to cast the deciding ballot.
學生會投票出現平手，因此由校長投下決定性的一票。
Andrés broke the tie with a goal in the final minute, securing the trophy for his team.
Andrés 在最後一分鐘進球打破平手，為他的隊伍贏得了獎盃。
The chess tournament allowed a tie in the opening round but required tiebreakers from the quarterfinals onward.
西洋棋錦標賽允許第一輪平手，但從八強賽開始就必須透過延長賽決勝。
文法句型
end in a tie
break a tie
a tie between + plural noun
a tie for + position
用法筆記
In British English, 'draw' is more common than 'tie' for sports results. In American English, both 'tie' and 'draw' are used, though 'tie' is more frequent for games like basketball and football.
常見錯誤
5. a metal rod, beam, or other structural element that connects two parts of a buil
繫材；拉桿
建築中用來連接構件的拉力構件
a metal rod, beam, or other structural element that connects two parts of a building or structure and holds them together under tension.
The crew installed steel ties between the concrete pillars to keep the walls from spreading apart.
工人在混凝土柱之間安裝了鋼製繫材，以防止牆壁向外擴張。
construction domain: steel ties prevent separation
Old brick buildings often have iron tie rods running through the walls to keep the structure stable during earthquakes.
老舊的磚造建築通常有鐵製拉桿穿過牆壁，以在地震時保持結構穩定。
The architect specified galvanized steel ties for the roof trusses to meet the building code.
建築師指定屋頂桁架使用鍍鋅鋼製繫材，以符合建築法規。
Each tie in the bridge frame was tested for tension before the concrete was poured.
在澆築混凝土之前，橋樑結構中的每一根繫材都經過了拉力測試。
文法句型
a + adjective + tie
tie + rod/beam
用法筆記
A technical term in architecture and civil engineering. Not used in everyday conversation. Colloquially called 'tie beams' or 'tie rods' depending on the shape.
6. one of the long, strong pieces of wood or concrete laid crosswise under railroad
枕木；軌枕
鐵軌下方橫向的支撐木材或混凝土
one of the long, strong pieces of wood or concrete laid crosswise under railroad tracks to support and hold the rails in position.
Workers replaced the old wooden railroad ties with concrete ones to make the tracks last longer.
工人將老舊的木製枕木更換為混凝土枕木，以延長軌道的使用壽命。
railroad tie: technical term for rail support
A rotten railroad tie caused the track to shift, and the train slowed as it passed that section.
一根腐朽的枕木導致鐵軌移位，火車經過該路段時減速慢行。
The maintenance team painted the railroad ties with tar to protect them from moisture and insects.
維護團隊在枕木上塗了柏油，以保護它們不受濕氣和蟲害侵蝕。
Recycled railroad ties are sometimes used in garden landscaping as sturdy border edges.
回收的舊枕木有時被用在庭園造景中，作為堅固的邊界材料。
文法句型
railroad + tie
wooden/concrete + tie
用法筆記
American English term. In British English, this is called a 'railway sleeper' or just 'sleeper'. Can also be called a 'crosstie'.
7. a curved marking placed above or below a pair of identical-pitch notes in writte
連結線
連接同音高音符的弧形記號
a curved marking placed above or below a pair of identical-pitch notes in written music, telling the performer to play them as one continuous tone with the full combined length.
In the sheet music, a tie connects two half notes so the violinist holds the sound for four beats.
在樂譜中，一條連結線連接兩個二分音符，讓小提琴手持續拉奏四拍。
music domain: tie connects notes of same pitch
Jessica drew a careful tie across the bar line to show that the F note should continue without a break.
Jessica 仔細地在小節線之間畫了一條連結線，表示F音應持續不中斷。
The singer watched the tie between the two G notes and held her breath to keep the pitch steady.
歌手看著兩個G音之間的連結線，屏住呼吸以保持音高穩定。
A tie above the repeated A notes told the trumpeter to sustain the tone across the measure boundary.
重複的A音上方有一條連結線，告訴小號手要跨越小節線持續吹奏。
文法句型
a + tie + between/across + noun
用法筆記
Not to be confused with a 'slur', which connects notes of different pitches and means to play them smoothly. A tie only connects notes of the same pitch.