"in tow" in Chinese (Simplified)

• 带着（某人）

Definition

如果你有某人 "in tow"，就是这个人跟着你，通常是因为你带着他或对他负责。

Usage Notes (Chinese (Simplified))

稍微带有口语色彩，常用于描述带着需要照顾的人（如孩子、朋友、宠物）。常和'have'、'arrive'、'come'等动词一起用。带有一种带领或负责的含义。

Examples

She walked into the store with her children in tow.

她带着孩子们**来到**商店。

The dog followed him everywhere, always in tow.

狗总是**跟着**他，走到哪跟到哪。

He arrived at the party with his friends in tow.

他带着朋友们**一起来**参加聚会。

I saw Sarah downtown, kids in tow and juggling groceries in both hands.

我在市中心看到莎拉，**带着孩子们**，两手还提着菜。

Whenever we travel, my younger brother is always in tow.

每当我们旅行，我弟弟总是**跟着**。

He showed up late for dinner, smartphone in tow and barely listening.

他晚到参加晚餐，**带着手机**，几乎没在听。