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●ˌtie sb ˈup 🔑1. to tie sb’s arms and legs tightly so that they cannot move or escape 把…捆绑起来◆The gang tied up the security guard and put a gag in his mouth. 那伙歹徒把那名保安捆绑起来,然后把他的嘴堵住。2. to keep sb so busy that they have no time for other things 把…缠住;使不能分身◆I’m tied up in a meeting until three. 我开会到三点钟才能脱身。◆Sorry I’m late—I was tied up at the office. 抱歉,我来晚了——我在办公室忙得走不开。 NOTE Usually used in the passive. 通常用于被动语态。[v + n/pron + adv] [v + adv + n] |