chain

/tʃeɪn/ n.
标准词条 CET-4CET-6IELTS
一句话记住

链；链条

释义与例句

n. 链；链条
a series of connected metal rings, used for fastening, pulling or supporting something
  1. He locked his bicycle with a heavy chain.
    他用一条粗链锁住了自行车。
  2. The dog was attached to a short chain.
    那条狗被一条短链子拴着。
展开其余 1 条例句
  1. She wore a silver chain around her neck.
    她脖子上戴着一条银链。

词源与构词

记忆钩子 chain 本义是“链条”，由此常用 a chain of events 表示环环相扣的“一连串事件”；chain store 是“连锁店”。

词族与关联词

易混词（形近或义近，注意区别）
  • rope 绳索
    chain 由相互连接的金属环构成，通常较重且结实；rope 由纤维搓捻或编织而成，较柔软，二者材料和用途搭配不同。
    They pulled the boat to shore with a rope. 他们用绳子把船拉到岸边。
常见搭配
  • a chain of events 一连串事件
    A single mistake started a chain of events that delayed the project. 一个错误引发了一连串事件，导致项目延期。
  • chain store 连锁商店
    The small shop cannot compete with the large chain stores. 这家小店无法与大型连锁商店竞争。
  • bicycle chain 自行车链条
    The bicycle chain needs cleaning and oiling. 自行车链条需要清洗和上油。