tie (someone/something) down

Related to word: tie

Phrasal Verb

Definition

  1. to secure someone or something in position using ropes

    用绳索固定或绑住(某人或某物)

    • On windy days, we have to tie down the tent to prevent it from being blown away.

      在大风天,我们必须固定帐篷,以防止它被吹走。

    • For safety, the workers need to tie down the materials to prevent accidents during construction.

      为了安全,工人需要固定材料,以防止施工期间发生事故。

    • The doctor instructed the assistant to tie down the patient to ensure precision during the surgery.

      医生指示助手固定病人,以确保手术期间的精确性。