The Open Dictionary

tie someone down

Related to word: tie

片語動詞

Definition (承诺)

  1. to compel someone to make a definite decision

    促使（某人）做出明确决定

    • They forced her to make a decision before the wedding, tying her down to one particular idea.

      他们在婚礼前迫使她做出决定，让她只能接受一个特定的想法。

    • My friends want me to decide faster, but I don't want to feel tied down.

      我的朋友们希望我快点做决定，但我不想感到被束缚。

    • This proposal made him feel tied down to make a decision quickly, as he didn't want to miss the opportunity.

      这份提案让他感到被束缚，必须快速做出决定，因为他不想错过这个机会。

Definition (限制)

  1. Usually passive

    to restrict a person's freedom

    约束；限制（某人）

    • Under the demands of this job, she felt tied down because they wouldn't allow her to take leave.

      在这份工作的要求下，她感到被束缚，因为他们不允许她休假。

    • The responsibilities at home made him feel tied down, preventing him from pursuing his dreams.

      家中的责任让他感到被束缚，阻碍了他追求梦想。

    • The contract tied her down and limited her choices, making her feel restricted.

      合约束缚了她，限制了她的选择，让她感到受限。