Tied down Meaning in English

expression · lemma: tie down

US

ˈtaɪd/ /ˈdaʊn

TYDE-down

UK

tˈaɪd/ /dˈaʊn

TYDE-down

释义

To be unable to move freely or make independent decisions, often because of responsibilities, commitments, or relationships.

用法与细微差别

Informal; used mainly about feeling restricted by family, jobs, or relationships—e.g., 'tied down with kids.' Not literal—means limited or unable to do what you want. Often contrasts with 'freedom'.

• Spanish: atado - limitado - comprometido (relación)
• Portuguese (BR): preso - amarrado - comprometido (relacionamento)
• Portuguese (PT): preso - amarrado - comprometido (relacionamento)
• Chinese (Simplified): 被束缚 - 被约束
• Chinese (Traditional): 被束縛 - 被約束
• Hindi: बंधा हुआ - रोकना
• Arabic: مقيَّد - مرتبط
• Bengali: আটকে থাকা - বাধ্য থাকা
• Russian: связан (обязанностями) - прикован
• Japanese: 縛られる - 拘束される
• Vietnamese: bị ràng buộc - bị trói buộc
• Korean: 얽매이다 - 구속되다
• Turkish: bağlı kalmak - kısıtlanmak
• Urdu: بندھ جانا - مجبور ہونا
• Indonesian: terikat - terkekang

例句

He doesn't want to be tied down with too many responsibilities.

basic

She feels tied down by her job and can't travel.

basic

Many young people don't want to get tied down in a relationship.

basic

I've got so much work lately—I feel completely tied down.

natural

Don't you ever get tired of being tied down?

natural

He loves the freedom of traveling and doesn't want to be tied down right now.

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