string
- n. 线，细绳；一串，一行
- vt. 扎，缚；使排成一列，串起；伸展，拉直
- vi. 连成一串；排成一列
- n. (String)人名；(德)施特林；(瑞典)斯特林
词组搭配
have many strings to one's bow
见 bow
how long is a piece of string?
used to indicate that something cannot be given a finite measurement
你知道一根绳子有多长？（表示不能给出确切尺寸）
no strings attached
(informal)used to show that an offer or opportunity carries no special conditions or restrictions
(非正式)无附加条件
on a string
under one's control or influence
受…的控制，受…的影响
I keep all three men on a string and never make a choice.
我把三个男的都吊住，从不选定哪个。
string along
(informal)stay with or accompany a person or group casually or as long as it is convenient
(非正式)陪伴，伴随
string someone along
(informal)mislead someone deliberately over a length of time, especially about one's intentions
(非正式)欺骗，愚弄
she had no plans to marry him—she was just stringing him along.
她并不想嫁给他，只不过是吊住他而已。
string something out
cause something to stretch out; prolong something
延长，展开成行
string someone/thing up
hang something up on strings
用绳吊挂
(be strung up)(Brit.)be tense or nervous
(英)紧张的，不安的
string along 【非正式用语】
To go along with something; agree.
赞成某事；同意
To keep (someone) waiting or in a state of uncertainty.
使（某人）不断等待或吊…的胃口
To fool, cheat, or deceive.
愚弄，欺骗
string up 【非正式用语】
To kill (someone) by hanging.
吊死
on the string
Under one's complete control or influence.
在某人的彻底控制或影响下