plural strings
plural strings
Learner's definition of STRING
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[count] : a group of objects that are connected with a string, wire, chain, etc.(一)串 —
+ of 3 [count]
a : a series of similar things一系列(類似的事物) —
+ of b : a series of events which follow each other in time一連串,一系列(事件) —
+ of c technical : a group of letters, words, or numbers which is treated as a single unit in a computer program(計算機程序中的)字符串 4
[count] : a long, thin piece of tightly stretched wire or other material (such as nylon) that is used to produce sounds in a musical instrument (such as a violin or piano)琴弦 — see also the strings (below) 5
[noncount] chiefly US : a group of players on a team that play together because they have similar abilities(球隊中按技術水平分編的)小隊 — see also first-string, second-string 6
strings [plural] : requirements that are connected with something : things that you have to do, give, etc., if you accept something (such as a gift or an offer)附加條件 -
She won't accept the gift if there are strings. [=if she is expected to do something in return for it]如果有附加條件,她就不會接受禮物。
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They offered her the job with no strings attached. [=with no conditions]他們給了她這份工作,不附帶任何條件。
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He's generous, but there are always strings attached. [=he always expects something in return for what he gives to people]他很大方,但總有附加條件。
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[count] : a long, thin piece of nylon or other material that is stretched tightly across a tennis racket or similar object(網球拍等的)弦,線
have more than one string to your bow
British
: to have more than one idea, skill, plan, etc., that you can use if it is needed有後備辦法(技能、計劃等);有兩(多)手準備
have (someone) on a string
informal
: to be able to make (someone) do anything you want操縱,支配(某人)
how long is a piece of string
British, informal
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used as a reply to a question when the answer is not known誰知道呢(用於回答不清楚答案的問題)
pull strings
: to use the influence that you have with important people to get or achieve something靠關系;走後門
pull the strings
: to control someone or something often in a secret way幕後操縱
the strings
or the string section
: the instruments of an orchestra (such as the cello, violin, or piano) that have strings or the musicians who play them弦樂器;弦樂器演奏者 -
The concert was excellent, especially the strings.音樂會太棒了,尤其是弦樂部分。
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The orchestra's string section is excellent.這支管弦樂隊的弦樂組非常棒。
2 string /ˈstrɪŋ/ verb
strings; strung /ˈstrʌŋ/ ; stringing strings; strung /ˈstrʌŋ/ ; stringing Learner's definition of STRING
[+ object]
1
: to put (things) together on a string, thread, chain, etc.(用繩、線、鏈等)穿,連起 2
: to place or hang (things) in a line or series使排成一排;把…連在一起 -
They strung wires from tree to tree.他們把一棵棵樹用金屬線連在一起。
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We strung [=hung] Christmas lights along the railing.我們沿着欄杆挂上聖誕燈飾。
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Scouts strung lanterns along the trail.童子軍沿着小路挂燈籠。
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: to tie, hang, or fasten (something) with string(用繩子)捆,挂,紮(東西) 4
: to attach strings to (something, such as a musical instrument or tennis racket)給(樂器、球拍等)裝弦
string along
[phrasal verb] 1
string (someone) along : to continue to deceive or trick (someone) for a long time不斷欺騙,長期捉弄(某人) -
He was just stringing us along with false promises.他只是在用空頭承諾不斷地哄騙我們。
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He really loved her but she was just stringing him along. [=making him think that she loved him so she could use him]他真的愛她,但她只是在玩弄他。
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string along with (someone or something) British, informal : to go with or follow (someone or something)跟随;伴随
string out
[phrasal verb] string (something) out or string out (something)
: to make (something) take longer than it should使拖長;拖延 — see also strung out
string together
[phrasal verb] string (something) together or string together (something)
: to combine (different things) into something that is complete, useful, etc.組合;串聯 -
See if you can string the theories together into something that makes sense.看看你能否把這些理論組合成讓人理解的東西。
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The filmmaker strung together interviews with a number of experts on the subject.電影制作人對一些專家就這一話題所做的訪談進行了編輯制作。
: to create (something) by putting different things together通過組合創造出
string up
[phrasal verb] string (someone) up or string up (someone) informal
: to hang (someone) by the neck : to kill (someone) by hanging絞死;吊死