tie verb ⇨tie (tie a knot)⇨attach (tie sth in a bundle)tie noun ⇨draw (a tie for first place)⇨game1 (a cup tie)⇨relationship1 (family ties)
tie
verb
tie ♦︎ button ♦︎ zip ♦︎ fasten ♦︎ do (sth) upThese words all mean to join two parts of sth so that it is closed.这些词均表示系上、绑紧、扣上纽扣、拉上拉链等。PATTERNS AND COLLOCATIONS 句型和搭配◆sth buttons / zips / fastens / does up◆to tie / button / zip / fasten / do sth up◆to tie / button / fasten / do up at the neck, waist, etc.◆to tie / do up your laces / shoelaces◆to button / fasten / do up your coat◆to fasten / do up buttons◆to tie / fasten sth tight / firmly■tie [transitive, intransitive] to make a knot in a piece of string, rope, etc.; to be closed or fastened with a knot, etc.（在线、绳上）打结，系扣；打结系牢；系上◆She tied the ribbon in a bow.她把丝带打成蝴蝶结。◆I tied a knot in the rope.我在绳子上打了个结。◆Can you tie a bow tie?你会打蝶形领结吗？◆The robe ties at the waist.袍子在腰部束紧。OPPuntie ⇨ undo■button [transitive, intransitive] to close or join the two parts of sth with buttons; to be closed or joined in this way扣⋯的纽扣；扣纽扣◆He buttoned up his shirt.他扣好了衬衫。◆The dress buttons at the back.这件连衣裙是在后背系扣的。OPPunbutton ⇨ undo see also button ⇨ buttonnoun2■zip(-pp-) [transitive, intransitive] to close a bag or piece of clothing with a zip; (of a bag or piece of clothing) to be closed with a zip拉上（包或衣服的）拉链；（包或衣服）用拉链开合ⓘ A zip (BrE) or zipper (NAmE) is a type of fastener that consists of two rows of metal or plastic teeth that you can pull together to close sth or pull apart to open it. * zip（英式英语）或zipper（美式英语）指拉链、拉锁◆She zipped the case shut.她拉上了箱子的拉锁。◆The children were safely zipped into their sleeping bags.孩子们都躺在睡袋里，睡袋拉链也拉好了。◆The sleeping bags can zip together.这些睡袋可用拉链连起来。OPPunzip ⇨ undo see also zip,zipper ⇨ buttonnoun2■fasten [transitive, intransitive] to close or join together the two parts of sth; to become closed or joined together（使两部分）系牢，扎牢，扣紧◆Fasten your seat belts please!请系好安全带！◆The dress fastens at the back.这件连衣裙是在后背系扣的。OPPunfasten ⇨ undo see also fastener ⇨ buttonnoun2■ˌdo sth ˈup■ˌdo ˈup
phrasal verb
(does, did, done) (especiallyspoken) to fasten a piece of clothing; (of a piece of clothing) to be fastened系好，扣好（衣服）；（衣服）系好，扣上◆I can't do up this zip.这个拉锁我拉不上。◆The skirt does up at the back.这条裙子是在后背系扣的。◆Do up your coat－it's cold.把你的上衣扣上－天凉了。OPPundo ⇨ undo
attach
verb
attach ♦︎ tie ♦︎ fix ♦︎ put ♦︎ stick ♦︎ secure ♦︎ strap ♦︎ glue ♦︎ tape ♦︎ fastenThese words all mean to place sth in, on or with sth else using sth that makes it stay there.这些词均表示附着、固定。PATTERNS AND COLLOCATIONS 句型和搭配◆to attach / tie / fix / stick / secure / strap / glue / tape / fasten sth to sth◆to tie / fix / put / stick / strap / glue / tape / fasten sth on sth◆to tie / fix / stick / fasten sth into sth◆to tie / fix / stick / strap / glue / tape / fasten sth together◆to tie / fix / stick / strap / glue sth down◆to tie / fix / fasten sth back◆to tie / glue / tape sth up◆to attach / tie / fix / stick / secure sth firmly◆to attach / tie / fix / tape / fasten sth securely■attach [transitive] to put sth together with sth else so that it stays there把⋯固定，把⋯附着（在⋯上）◆He attached the rope securely to a tree.他把绳子牢牢地固定在一棵树上。◆I attach a copy of the contract for your records.我附上合同一份以供存档。◆I am attaching the image as a PDF file(= sending it with an email).我随电子邮件附上转换成PDF文件的图像。ⓘ Attach is often used when writing business letters. * attach常用于商务书信。OPPdetach ⇨ undo■tie [transitive] (usually used with an adverb or preposition通常与副词或介词连用) to attach or hold two or more things together using string, rope, etc.; to attach sth to sth else in this way or put sth around sth else（用线、绳等）系，拴，绑（在⋯上）◆Her hands had been tied together.她双手绑在了一起。◆The label was tied on with string.标签用线系着。◆She tied back her hair with a ribbon.她用丝带把头发束在后面。OPPuntie ⇨ undo■fix [transitive] (especially BrE) to put sth firmly in a particular place so that it will not move使固定；安装◆Start by fixing a post in the ground.首先把柱子固定在地上。◆He fixed the shelf to the wall.他把搁架固定在墙上。■put(putting, put, put) [transitive] (always used with an adverb or preposition总是与副词或介词连用) to attach or fix sth to sth else使附着于；安装◆We're not allowed to put posters on the walls.我们不准把海报贴到墙上。◆We had to put new locks on all the doors.我们只好给所有的门换上新锁。■stick(stuck, stuck) [transitive, intransitive] (usually used with an adverb or preposition通常与副词或介词连用) to attach sth to sth else, usually with a sticky substance; to become attached in this way粘贴；粘住◆I forgot to stick a stamp on the envelope.我忘了在信封上贴邮票。◆Her wet hair was sticking to her head.湿发贴在她头上。◆This glue's useless－the pieces just won't stick.这种胶水不行－这几片东西根本粘不住。▸sticky
adjective
◆sticky tape透明胶带■secure [transitive] (usually used with an adverb or preposition通常与副词或介词连用) (ratherformal) to attach sth firmly to sth else将⋯拴牢，扣紧（在⋯上）◆She secured the rope to the back of the car with a firm knot.她把绳子系在车后面并打了个紧结。◆Wrap a bandage around the arm and secure it with tape or a pin.用绷带包住胳膊，再用胶带或别针固定。■strap(-pp-) [transitive] (always used with an adverb or preposition总是与副词或介词连用) to make sb/sth stay in place using a strap or straps（用带子）系，捆，扎◆He strapped the knife to his leg.他把刀绑在腿上。◆Make sure your passengers are strapped in(= wearing their seat belts).要确保乘客系好安全带。■glue [transitive] (usually used with an adverb or preposition通常与副词或介词连用) to join two things together or make sth stay in place using glue（用胶水）粘贴，粘合◆She glued the label onto the box.她把标签粘到盒子上。◆Glue the pieces of wood together.把木片粘起来。◆Make sure the edges are glued down.一定要把边缘粘牢。■tape [transitive] (usually used with an adverb or preposition通常与副词或介词连用) to keep sth in place by sticking it with tape; to attach sth to sth else using sticky tape用胶带粘住；用胶带粘贴（在⋯上）◆Put it in a box and tape it up securely.把这个放进盒子里，再用胶带粘牢。◆Someone had taped a message onto the door.有人用胶带把一张留言贴在了门上。■fasten [transitive] (usually used with an adverb or preposition通常与副词或介词连用) to use sth to fix or place sth in a particular position so that it will not move, or in order to attach it to sth else使牢固；使固定（在一起）◆She opened the window and fastened back the shutters.她打开窗户，把活动护窗扣紧。◆He fastened the papers together with a paper clip.他用回形针别好了文件。
draw
noun
draw ♦︎ tie ♦︎ dead heatThese are all words for a situation in which two or more people or groups have the same score in a game or competition.这些词均表示比赛或竞争的平局。PATTERNS AND COLLOCATIONS 句型和搭配◆a draw / tie / dead heat with / between sb◆a draw / tie against sb◆to end in a draw / tie / dead heat◆to finish in a tie / dead heat◆to declare a draw / dead heat■draw [countable] (especially BrE) a game in which both teams or players finish with the same score平局；和局；不分胜负◆It was a disappointing one-all draw against France.与法国队的比赛以一比一结束，真令人失望。◆They could only manage a goalless draw at Upton Park.他们在阿普顿公园的比赛中只能勉强取得零比零的成绩。◆He managed to hold Smith to a draw(= to stop him from winning when he seemed likely to do so).他好不容易与史密斯打了个平手。▸draw
verb
[intransitive, transitive] ◆England and France drew 3-3.英格兰队和法国队打成了三平。◆England drew with / against France.英格兰队与法国队打成了平局。◆England drew their game against France.英格兰队与法国队战平了。■tie [countable] a situation in a game or competition when two or more players have the same score平局；得分相同；不分胜负◆There was a tie for first place.出现了并列第一名的情况。◆The chair has the casting vote in the event of a tie.平局时主席有决定性的一票。 see also tie ⇨ gamenoun1▸tie
verb
[intransitive, transitive] ◆They tied for second place.他们并列第二名。◆The scores are tied at 3-3.比分为三平。NOTE辨析 Draw or tie?In sport a draw is always between two teams or players and is the final result of the game. A tie can be between more than two players and can be used to describe the situation at any stage of a game or competition, as well as the final result.在体育比赛中，draw总是指双方的最终得分为平局，tie则可指多方比赛或竞争的任何阶段的得分相同。■ˌdead ˈheat [countable] (especially BrE) a result in a race when two competitors finish at exactly the same time（速度比赛中两个参赛者）同时到达终点，并列的成绩◆The race was declared a dead heat.该项赛事出现了并列成绩。ⓘ In American English dead heat also means a situation during a race or competition when two or more people are at the same level.在美式英语中，dead heat还可指速度比赛或竞争中两名或多名参赛者势均力敌、不分上下◆ (NAmE) The two candidates are in a dead heat in the polls.这两名候选人在民意测验中势均力敌。
game1
noun
a game of football/chess/cards足球／国际象棋／纸牌比赛ball/party games球类运动；聚会游戏game ♦︎ match ♦︎ final ♦︎ test ♦︎ tie ♦︎ fixture ♦︎ play-off ♦︎ fight ♦︎ round ♦︎ replay ♦︎ boutThese are all words for sports events where people or teams compete against each other.这些词均表示赛事、比赛。PATTERNS AND COLLOCATIONS 句型和搭配◆a game / match / final / test / tie / fixture / play-off / fight / replay / bout against / between / with sb◆an exciting game / match / final / tie / fight◆a tough game / match / tie / fixture / fight / bout◆a big game / match◆a home game / match / test / tie / fixture◆an away game / match / tie / fixture◆a / an international / friendly game / match / fixture◆a football game / match / final / fixture◆a tennis game / match / final◆a rugby game / match / test◆a cricket match / test◆to win / lose a game / match / final / test / tie / play-off / fight / replay / bout◆to play a game / a match / in a final / a test / a tie / a fixture / a round◆to go to / see / watch a game / match / final / test / tie / play-off / fight / replay■game [countable] a sports event or other activity in which people or teams compete against each other体育赛事；比赛◆a game of chess国际象棋比赛◆Will he be available for Saturday's game against the Bears?他能参加周六对熊队的比赛吗？■match [countable] (especially BrE) a sports event in which people or teams compete against each other体育比赛；竞赛◆They're playing an important match against Chelsea on Saturday.星期六他们和切尔西队有一场重要比赛。◆I'll probably watch the match on TV.我可能会在电视上看那场比赛。NOTE辨析 Game or match?Game has a wider range of uses than match: it is used to talk about team sports, or activities in which individuals play against each other. * game的用法比match更为广泛，可指团队运动或个人间的对抗性活动◆a game of football / chess / cards足球／国际象棋／纸牌比赛However, it is not used so often in this meaning to talk about individual sports such as tennis: a game in tennis has a more particular meaning, as one part of a tennis match. In British English match is used to talk about individual or team sports but not other activities.不过，表达此义时，game不常指网球等个人运动，而要用tennis match（网球比赛）。game在网球运动中有特定的意思，指比赛的一局。在英式英语中，match指个人或团队的体育运动，但不指其他活动◆a chess/cards matchIn American English match is used for individual sports, but game is preferred for team sports.在美式英语中，match用于指个人运动，game更多指团队运动 (BrE) ◆a football match足球比赛 (BrE, NAmE) ◆a football game足球比赛You can say a game of football or a football game/match but not◆a match of footballChess game is less frequent than a game of chess; in British English a card game is a type of card game, such as bridge or poker, not an occasion when people play cards, but in American English it can be either.可以说 a game of football或a football game/match，但不说a match of football。一般用a game of chess，较少用chess game。a card game在英式英语中指某种牌类比赛，如桥牌或扑克，而非众人玩牌的场合，但在美式英语中指二者皆可。■final [countable] the last in a series of games or competitions in which the winner is decided决赛◆She reached the final of the 100m hurdles.她取得了100米跨栏的决赛资格。◆The players met in last year's final.这些选手在去年的决赛上相遇过。◆The country will stage next year's World Cup finals(= the last few games in the competition).明年的世界杯决赛将在该国进行。■test ( Test) ( ˈtest match) [countable] (BrE) (in cricket or rugby) a match played between the teams of two different countries, usually as part of a series of matches on a tour（板球或橄榄球的）国家队间的比赛（常为一系列巡回比赛的一部分）◆They played well in the first test against South Africa.他们在对南非的第一场国际锦标赛中打得不错。■tie [countable] (BrE) (in sport, especially football) a match that is part of a larger competition（尤指足球等运动的）淘汰赛◆It was the first leg of the Cup tie between Leeds and Roma.那是利兹队和罗马队在优胜杯淘汰赛中的第一轮比赛。 see also tie ⇨ drawnoun■fixture / /ˈfɪkstʃə(r)/ / [countable] (BrE) a sports event that has been arranged to take place on a particular date and at a particular place（定期定点举行的）体育活动，体育节◆There are plans to make the race an annual fixture.已有计划使该赛事成为一年一度的体育活动。◆It will be difficult to fit the match into an already crowded fixture list(= list of planned matches to be played).将该比赛纳入已经非常紧凑的赛程表会比较困难。■ˈplay-off (BrE) (NAmEplayoff) [countable](in sport) a match or series of matches between two teams or players with equal points or positions to decide the winner（运动比赛中平分后决出胜负的）附加赛，季后赛◆Britain now face a play-off for the bronze medal against South Korea.英国现在将要进行一场和韩国角逐铜牌的附加赛。ⓘ In many US sports the playoffs are the part of the season, after the regular sports season is over, when the best teams play each other for the title.在美国的许多运动项目中，playoff是赛季的一部分，指常规赛季结束后成绩最好的运动队之间的争冠比赛◆It looks like the Red Sox and the Yankees will meet in the playoffs again this year.看来红袜队和扬基队今年又要在季后赛中相遇了。■fight [countable] a match between two people in a sport in which people fight with their hands or bodies, such as boxing or wrestling（拳击、摔跤等）搏击比赛◆He is unbeaten in 34 fights.他连续34场搏击比赛保持不败。◆He has lined up a world title fight against Lewis.他已经安排了一场和刘易斯对决的世界冠军争霸赛。■round [countable] a complete game of golf; a complete way around a course in some other sports, such as showjumping(= riding a horse and jumping over a set of fences)（高尔夫球、马术场地障碍赛等的）一轮比赛，一局◆We played a round of golf.我们打了一场高尔夫球。◆It was the first horse to jump a clear round.这是干净利落地完成整套跳跃表演的第一匹马。■replay / /ˈriːpleɪ/ / [countable] (BrE) a match that is played again because neither side won in the previous match（因未决出胜负而进行的）重赛◆They scored a late goal to force a replay.他们终场前进了一球，不得不进行重赛。■bout / /baʊt/ / [countable] a match between two people in a fighting sport such as boxing or wrestling（拳击、摔跤等）搏击比赛◆It was hailed as one of the best heavyweight bouts of recent times.这被誉为近年来最精彩的重量级拳击比赛之一。
relationship1
noun
The brothers had a close relationship.兄弟几个关系密切。a sexual relationship性关系➡ See also the entry for ⇨ bond另见bond条relationship ♦︎ relations ♦︎ partnership ♦︎ tie ♦︎ link ♦︎ association ♦︎ contact ♦︎ affiliationThese are all words for a connection between two people, groups or countries.这些词均表示人际或国际间的关系、联系。PATTERNS AND COLLOCATIONS 句型和搭配◆a relationship / relations / a partnership / ties / a link / an association / contacts / an affiliation with sb / sth◆a relationship / relations / a partnership / ties / links / an association / an affiliation between A and B◆(a) close relationship / relations / partnership / ties / links / association / contacts◆(a) strong relationship / partnership / ties / links◆economic / diplomatic / family relations / ties / links◆trade relations / links / contacts◆(a) business / professional relationship / relations / partnership / ties / links / association / contacts◆(a) political relationship / relations / partnership / ties / links / association / contacts / affiliation◆(a) personal relationship / relations / ties / links / association / contacts / affiliation◆international relations / partnership / ties / links / contacts◆to have a relationship / relations / a partnership / ties / a link / an association / contacts / an affiliation◆to build / establish / foster a relationship / relations / a partnership / ties / links / contacts◆to develop a relationship / relations / a partnership / ties / links / an association / contacts◆to improve / strengthen a relationship / relations / a partnership / ties / links◆to sever / break off relations / ties / links■relationship [countable, uncountable] the way in which two people, groups or countries behave towards each other or deal with each other; the way in which a person is related to sb else in a family（人、团体、国家之间的）关系，联系；血缘关系；姻亲关系◆The relationship between the police and the local community has improved.警察和当地民众之间的关系已经得到改善。◆I have established a good working relationship with my boss.我和老板已经建立起良好的工作关系。◆She has a love-hate relationship with her job(= her feelings for her job are a mixture of love and hatred).她对她的工作又爱又恨。◆a father-son / mother-daughter relationship父子／母女关系◆I'm not sure of the exact relationship between them－I think they're cousins.我不太清楚他们之间的确切关系，我觉得他们是表亲。■relations [plural] the way in which two people, groups or countries behave towards each other or deal with each other（人、团体、国家之间的）关系，联系，交往◆Sino-US relations中美关系◆Relations with neighbouring countries are under strain at present.目前，与邻国的关系正处于紧张状态。◆The change of government led to improved industrial relations(= relations between employers and employees).政府的变革使劳资关系得到改善。NOTE辨析 Relationship or relations?The word relations is often used to talk about how good or bad the relationship between people, groups or countries is. * relations常用于谈论关系的好坏◆strained / difficult relations紧张／不融洽的关系◆cordial / harmonious / improved relations亲切友好／和谐／改善的关系Relationships are often more personal than relations. * relationships往往比relations更多涉及个人生活◆international / race / cultural relations国际／种族／文化关系◆interpersonal / one-to-one / parent-child relationships人际／一对一的／亲子关系■partnership [countable, uncountable] a relationship between two people, organizations, etc. in which the two work together for a result that is good for both of them; the state of having this relationship合作关系；伙伴关系◆Marriage should be an equal partnership.婚姻应当是平等的伴侣关系。◆the school's partnership with parents学校与家长的合作◆a partnership between the United States and Europe美国与欧洲的伙伴关系 see also partner ⇨ partner1■tie [countable, usually plural] a strong relationship between people or organizations联系；关系；纽带◆The firm has close ties with an American corporation.这家商行与一家美国公司关系密切。◆The community was bound by family ties and a strong church.家族关系和强大的教会影响使那个社区凝聚在一起。◆Although he was raised as a Roman Catholic, he has cut his ties with the Church.虽然从小受到天主教的熏陶，但他已经切断与教会的关系。◆the ties of friendship / kinship友谊的纽带；亲属关系■link [countable] a connection or relationship between two or more people, countries or organizations联系；关系；纽带◆They were keen to establish trade links with Asia.他们渴望与亚洲建立贸易关系。◆Social customs provide a vital link between generations.社会风俗是一代人与另一代人之间的重要纽带。NOTE辨析 Tie or link?Ties are stronger than links and suggest that people or groups are closely connected or are dependent on each other in some way. The word ties is more frequent than links to refer to connections that are more emotional. * tie指比link更强的联系，意味着人或团体有密切联系，或在某种程度上相互依赖。表示感情色彩较强的联系时，tie比link更常用◆trade / business ties / links贸易／商务关系but但要说◆family ties家族关系◆the ties of friendship友谊的纽带◆family links◆the links of friendship■association / /əˌsəʊʃiˈeɪʃn, əˌsəʊsiˈeɪʃn; NAmEəˌsoʊʃiˈeɪʃn/ [countable, uncountable] (ratherformal) a connection or relationship between people or organizations, especially a business one联系；联合；（尤指）商业关系◆He was questioned about his alleged association with terrorist groups.他被指称与恐怖组织有关联，并受到了讯问。◆The book was published in association with(= together with) British Heritage.这本书是与《英国传统》杂志社联合出版的。 see also associate ⇨ partnernoun1■contact [countable, usually plural] (especially business尤用于商业) an occasion on which you meet or communicate with sb; a relationship with sb联系；交往；关系◆We have good contacts with the local community.我们与当地社区关系不错。◆The company has maintained trade contacts with India.这家公司和印度一直保持着贸易往来。■affiliation /əˌfɪliˈeɪʃn/ / [uncountable, countable] (formal) one group or organization's official connection with another, especially a political or religious one（尤指政治或宗教关系的）隶属，从属◆Trade unions have a long history of affiliation to the Labour Party.工会隶属工党由来已久。◆the diverse religious affiliations of Ghanaian Americans加纳裔美国人不同的宗教背景