Tether

Pronunciation:/ˈtɛð.ər/
EN→ZH

Quick Translations

  • 绳索 (shéngsuǒ)
  • 束缚 (shùfù)
  • 牵绳 (qiānshéng)

Definitions

noun

Definition

A rope, chain, or similar restraint for holding something in place

In ZH

用于将某物固定在某处的绳索、链条或类似的束缚物

Examples

  • The horse was tied to a post with a thick tether.
  • He checked the tether on his kite before launching it.
  • They used a tether to secure the boat to the dock.
  • The child was attached to a safety tether while hiking.
  • The satellite was connected to the spacecraft by a tether.
verb

Definition

To fasten (an animal) with a rope or chain so as to restrict its movement

In ZH

用绳子或链子将（动物）拴住，以限制其行动

Examples

  • The farmer tethered the goats to the fence.
  • She tethered her dog to the tree while she went into the store.
  • To prevent the dog from running away, they decided to tether him.
  • The rescue team tethered the climber to a harness for safety.
  • They tethered the balloons to the table to keep them from floating away.