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chain AHD[chān] D.J.[tʃeɪn]K.K.[tʃen]n.（名词） left to right: figaro, sash, and stud linksClarinda/Academy Artworks- A connected, flexible series of links, typically of metal, used especially for holding objects together or restraining or for transmitting mechanical power.链，链条：一系列相连的，可折叠弯曲的连结物，通常指金属，尤指用来将物体联结到一起或限定物体或用来传送机械能
- Such a set of links, often of precious metal and with pendants attached, worn as an ornament or symbol of office.项链：这样的一串连结物，经常由贵重金属做成带有垂饰，作为装饰物或职业标记戴用
- A restraining or confining agent or force.束缚力，拘束力：约束或限制的机构或力量
- chains chains
- Bonds, fetters, or shackles.枷锁，镣铐
- Captivity or oppression; bondage:囚禁，压迫；束缚：threw off the chains of slavery.摆脱奴隶制的束缚
- A series of closely linked or connected things:一系列，一连串：a chain of coincidences.See Synonyms at series 一连串的巧合 参见 series
- A number of establishments, such as stores, theaters, or hotels, under common ownership or management.联号：拥有共同产权或统一管理的一系列企业或机构，如商店、剧院或旅馆等
- A range of mountains.山脉
- Chemistry A group of atoms bonded in a spatial configuration like links in a chain.【化学】 原子序，原子构造：限定在如链条上的连结环的空间构型里的一组原子
- An instrument used in surveying, consisting of 100 linked pieces of iron or steel and measuring 66 feet (20.1 meters). Also called Gunter's chain 测链：测量用的一种工具，包含有100个相连的钢铁环，长66英尺（20.1米） 也作 Gunter's chain
- A similar instrument used in engineering, measuring 100 feet (30.5 meters).工程测链：工程上用的一种相似的工具，长100英尺（30.5米）
- Abbr. chA unit of measurement equal to the length of either of these instruments.缩写 ch测量单位：等于这两种工具长度任一种的一个测量单位
v.tr.（及物动词）chained, chain.ing, chains - To bind or make fast with a chain or chains:用链条拴住，用链条固定：chained the dog to a tree.把狗用链条拴在树上
- To restrain or confine as if with chains:监禁，束缚：象用链条似地束缚或固定：workers who were chained to a life of dull routine.被缚于过单调平淡生活的工人们
- Middle English chaine 中古英语 chaine
- from Old French 源自 古法语
- from Latin catēna 源自 拉丁语 catēna
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