chain是什么意思

短语搭配

(1)food chain食物链

(2)supply chain供应链

(3)a chain of一连串

(4)grocery chain杂货连锁店

(5)a ball and chain羁绊, 障碍

(6)a link in the chain链条中的一个环节；整个过程中的一个阶段

(7)chain reaction链式反应；连锁反应

(8)chain of command指挥系统；指挥链；行政管理系统

(9)chain store联号商店；连锁商店

(10)chain drive链传动装置

(11)ball and chain球镣；障碍；累赘

(12)mountain chain山脉；山系

(13)watch chain表链

(14)chain gang被铁链拴在一起的囚犯

(15)human chain人链

(16)chain letter连锁信

(17)bicycle chain自行车链条

(18)value chain价值链

(19)polymerase chain reaction聚合酶链反应

(20)side chain侧链；支链

(21)chain wheel链轮

(22)drive chain传动链

(23)daisy chain雏菊花环；一系列人；群体性淫乱活动

(24)straight chain直链

(25)open chain开链

(26)chain of causation因果链

(27)golden chain金链花；金链花属植物

(28)safety chain安全链；防盗门链；表链；珠宝链

(29)chain stitch链状绣；链状针法；链式线迹

(30)drag chain牵引链

(31)chain mail锁子甲

(32)chain gear链轮

(33)chain gun链炮

(34)command chain指挥系统；指挥链；行政管理系统

(35)chain bridge链式悬桥；链索桥

(36)curb chain勒链

(37)jack chain细链条

(38)chain armour锁子甲

(39)chain harrow链耙

(40)chain shot链弹

(41)choke chain颈索套

(42)paper chain彩纸链

(43)pull someone's chain戏弄（或揶揄）某人

(44)yank someone's chain戏弄（或揶揄）某人

(45)snigging chain绳链

(46)Gunter's chain冈特测链

(47)ladies' chain女子连手队形

(48)supply chain management供应链管理；供给链管理；供应链条管理

(49)the food chain食物链

(50)long chain长链

(51)supermarket chain连锁超市；超市连锁；超市连锁店

(52)retail chain零售连锁；零售连锁企业；连锁店

双语例句

(1)He puts oil on the bike chain.

他给自行车链擦油。

(2)He started a fast food chain.

他开创了一家快餐连锁店。

(3)Parents chained this child who yearned for freedom in the name of love.

父母用爱的名义束缚了这个向往自由的孩子。

(4)The doors were always locked and chained.

那些门总是上着锁链

(5)The dogs were leaping and growling at the full stretch of their chains.

那些狗又蹦又叫 把链子绷得紧紧的

(6)There are many parts of the logistics chain I’d like to see sped up.

物流很多环节我都希望可以提高速度。

(7)The food was alright, but it wasn't great. It was just your run-of-the-mill chain restaurant food.

食物还可以，但不是很好，那就是普通的连锁餐厅的味道。

(8)Global supply chain shortage

全球供应链短缺

(9)Global supply chain crisis could continue until 2023

全球供应链危机可能持续至2023年

(10)With the current global supply chain on its knees, industry leaders are expecting the shortage to last until 2023.

随着当前全球供应链陷入困境，一些产业领导者预计供应链短缺将持续到2023年。

(11)Nah, that place is a tourist trap. It's all chain restaurants and expensive gift shops.

不要吧，那地方是个旅游陷阱。都是连锁餐厅和很贵的礼品店。

(12)And what if there's a weak link in your chain of inferences? That could spell disaster.

并且如果你的推理链中有一个薄弱环节呢？那就有可能会带来失败。

(13)The mayor wore his chain of office.

市长佩戴着标志他职务的链徽。

(14)His open shirt revealed a fat gold chain.

他敞开的衬衣里露出一条粗大的金链子。

(15)She had strung the shells on a silver chain.

她把贝壳串在一条银链子上。

(16)She wore a heavy gold chain around her neck.

她戴着一条粗实的金项链。

(17)Around her neck was a cross on a silver chain.

她脖子上戴着一个垂挂着十字架的银链。

同义词

n. 链；束缚；枷锁

vt. 束缚；囚禁；用铁练锁住

反义词

同根词

词根 chain

(1)chained adj. 链接的；装链的v. 束缚（chain的过去分词）；用链条系住

单词辨析

扎牢；捆；绑

(1)chain 专指用链条或金属环将某人或某物锁住或系住。

(2)tie 普通用词，指用绳索等将东西扎紧捆牢。

(3)secure 指将某物紧紧地固定起来，使之完全无损。

(4)bind 多指把两个或两个以上的人或物牢牢地系或扎在一起。

(5)fasten 指把某物牢牢地拴在、钉在或锁在另一物上，使不能任意移动。

释义

n.

a connected flexible series of metal links used for fastening or securing objects and pulling or supporting loads

链子，链条。

(chains)such a series of links, or a set of them, used to confine a prisoner

枷锁，镣铐

the drug dealer is being kept in chains.

这个毒品贩被戴上了镣铐。

such a series of links worn as a decoration or badge of office

（作装饰或公职标志的）项链。

figurative a force or factor which binds or restricts someone

〈喻〉 　约束，束缚

workers secured by the chains of the labour market.

被劳动力市场束缚的工人。

a sequence of items of the same type forming a line

一连串，一系列（同类物）

he kept the chain of buckets supplied with water.

他使这一串水桶一直有水供应。

a sequence or series of connected elements

一连串，一系列（相关元素）；连锁

the action would initiate a chain of events.

这一行动将引发一连串事件。

a group of hotels or shops owned by the same company

（某公司下属的）连锁旅馆或商店，联号

the agency is part of a nationwide chain.

这家代理行是全国连锁中的一个部分。

a part of a molecule consisting of a number of atoms (typically carbon) bonded together in a linear sequence

分子链。

a figure in a quadrille or similar dance, in which dancers meet and pass each other in a continuous sequence

转链动作（方阵舞或类似舞蹈中的一组动作，舞者周而复始地相遇后互相擦肩而过）。

a connected series of mountains

山链

a mountain chain.

　一条山链。

a jointed measuring line consisting of linked metal rods

（由相连的金属棒组成的）测链。

the length of such a measuring line (66 ft)

测链的长度（６６英尺）。

(chains)a structure of planks projecting horizontally from a sailing ship's sides abreast of the masts, used to widen the basis for the shrouds

舷侧支索扣板（向帆船两舷水平方向突出，与桅杆并列的木板支承结构，用于加宽桅杆支索的基底）。［ORIGIN: formed earlier of iron plates］ .

v.

fasten or secure with a chain

用链条拴住

she chained her bicycle to the railings.

她用链条把自行车拴在栏杆上。

confine with a chain

用链条禁锢，拘禁，锁住

he had been chained up

他已上了枷锁

figurative〈喻〉 as an actuary you will not be chained to a desk.

作为保险业务精算师，你不会被拴在办公桌边的。

Sir Ernst Boris (1906—79), German-born British biochemist. With Howard Florey he isolated and purified penicillin and in 1945 they shared a Nobel Prize with Alexander Fleming.

钱恩，厄恩斯特·鲍里斯爵士（１９０６—１９７９，生于德国的英国生物化学家，与霍华德·弗洛里一起将青霉素进行分离和提纯，１９４５年两人与亚历山大·弗莱明共获诺贝尔奖）。

短语

pull （或yank） someone's chain US informal tease someone, typically by leading them to believe something untrue 〈美，非正式〉 戏弄（或揶揄）某人（尤指使其相信不实之事）

类似拼写词

chain n. 链子；一连串；测链；舷侧支索扣板；（Chain）人名：钱恩

chair n. 椅子；会议主持人；会长；主席；教授职位；轨座；轿子；职位

词源

"Middle English： from Old French chaine, chaeine, from Latin catena ‘a chain’."

考纲分布

近6年出现10次

重要程度: 5星

60%; n/v 锁链; 链条

40%; n 一系列

考纲释义

( 1)n/v. 锁链; 链条

英文释义：a series of connected links or ring, usually of metal

真题例句：

Smaller plastic pieces can also enter the food chain (链) and end up in our bodies.

较小的塑料片也可以进入食物链，最终进入我们的身体。[2021年 泸州市卷 阅读理解]

( 2)n. 一系列

真题例句：

So why not set off that chain (链条) of good feelings to people around?

那么，为什么不向周围的人传递一系列美好的感情呢？[2021年 丽水市卷 阅读理解]

考纲分布

近12年出现1次

重要程度: 3星

100%; n/v 锁链; 束缚

考纲释义

( 1)n/v. 锁链; 束缚

英文释义：a series of connected links or ring, usually of metal

真题例句：

I wish to have a chain of cafes in many different cities.

我希望在许多不同的城市拥有连锁咖啡馆。[2019年 全国卷3 改错]

单词辨析

bind 多指把两个或两个以上的人或物牢牢地系或扎在一起。

chain 专指用链条或金属环将某人或某物锁住或系住。

fasten 指把某物牢牢地拴在、钉在或锁在另一物上，使不能任意移动。

考纲分布

近9年出现18次

重要程度: 5星

72%; n 连锁店

28%; n/v 锁链; 链状物; 束缚

0%; n 一连串; 一系列

考纲释义

( 1)n. 连锁店

英文释义：a group of establishments; such as hotels; stores; or restaurants; owned by the same company

真题例句：

And McDonald's wasn't alone in slowing down: Other chains also saw their drive-through performance slow down.

速度变慢的不止麦当劳一家：其他连锁店的得来速服务速度也有所减慢。[2018年 CET4 听力]

Big fast food chains in New York City has started to obey a first-of-its-kind rule requiring them to post calorie counts right on the menu.

纽约的大型快餐连锁店已经开始遵守一项首创的规则，要求他们菜单上张贴卡路里计数。[2016年 CET4 听力]

What are big fast food chains in New York City required to do according to the new rule?

根据新规定，纽约的大型快餐连锁店需要做什么？[2016年 CET4 听力]

( 2)n/v. 锁链; 链状物; 束缚

英文释义：a series of connected links or ring; usually of metal

真题例句：

They break up nature's food supply chain.

他们破坏了大自然的食物供应链。[2021年 CET4 听力]

It could disrupt the food chains there.

这可能会破坏那里的食物链。[2020年 CET4 听力]

Over-hunting could lead to the disappearance of the whale population, possibly causing major problems to the global food chain.

过度捕猎可能会导致鲸鱼数量的减少，这可能会给全球食物链带来重大问题。[2020年 CET4 听力]

( 3)n. 一连串; 一系列

英文释义：a series of things depending on each other as if linked together

必考短语

(1)food chain食物链

单词辨析

bind 多指把两个或两个以上的人或物牢牢地系或扎在一起。

chain 专指用链条或金属环将某人或某物锁住或系住。

fasten 指把某物牢牢地拴在、钉在或锁在另一物上，使不能任意移动。

考纲分布

近9年出现22次

重要程度: 5星

64%; n/v 锁链; 链状物; 束缚

36%; n 连锁店

0%; n 一连串; 一系列

考纲释义

( 1)n/v. 锁链; 链状物; 束缚

英文释义：a series of connected links or ring, usually of metal

真题例句：

Penguins, like other seabirds and marine mammals, occupy higher levels in the food chain and they are what we call bio-indicators of their ecosystems.

企鹅与其他海鸟和海洋哺乳动物一样，在食物链中占据较高的位置，它们被称为其生态系统的生物指示器。[2019年 CET6 阅读理解]

They began to help other farmers convert from conventional to certified organic and grass-fed in order to enter the Maple Hill supply chain.

他们还开始帮助其他的农场主从传统转变到认证的有机草饲牛奶，以进入 Maple Hill 供应链。[2019年 CET6 阅读理解]

Allowing partners to work together on a specific aspect of the value chain, in this example, an engine firm with an accessory one.

允许合作伙伴在价值链的特定方面进行合作，就像这个例子中的一家发动机公司和一家配件公司的合作。[2019年 CET6 阅读理解]

( 2)n. 连锁店

英文释义：a group of establishments, such as hotels, stores, or restaurants, owned by the same company

( 3)n. 一连串; 一系列

英文释义：a series of things depending on each other as if linked together

真题例句：

In 1924 he convinced the British government to encircle the world with a chain of wireless stations.

1924年，他说服了英国政府用一连串的无线电站包围世界。[2021年 CET6 阅读理解]

必考短语

(1)a chain of一连串

单词辨析

bind 多指把两个或两个以上的人或物牢牢地系或扎在一起。

chain 专指用链条或金属环将某人或某物锁住或系住。

fasten 指把某物牢牢地拴在、钉在或锁在另一物上, 使不能任意移动。

考纲分布

近16年出现12次

重要程度: 4星

67%; n 连锁店

25%; n/v 锁链; 链状物; 束缚

8%; n 一连串; 一系列

考纲释义

( 1)n. 连锁店

英文释义：a group of establishments, such as hotels, stores, or restaurants, owned by the same company

真题例句：

Large American companies are much more globalized than ever before, with supply chains spread across a larger number of countries.

美国大公司比以往任何时候都更加全球化，连锁店遍布更多的国家。[2020年 英语二 阅读理解A]

Big chains have been collecting sales tax nationwide because they typically have physical stores in whatever state a purchase is being shipped to.

大型连锁超市一直在全国范围内征收销售税，因为它们通常在进货运往的任何州都有实体店。[2019年 英语一 阅读理解A]

The ruling is a victory for big chains with a presence in many states.

这一裁决对于在许多州都有业务的大型连锁店来说是一个胜利。[2019年 英语一 阅读理解A]

( 2)n/v. 锁链; 链状物; 束缚

英文释义：a series of connected links or ring, usually of metal

真题例句：

A broken bike chain is mentioned to show students' lack of practical ability.

提到一条断裂的自行车链条是想说明学生缺乏动手能力。[2018年 英语二 阅读理解A]

Students should be able to name the 13th president of the United States but be utterly overwhelmed by a broken bike chain.

学生们本应能够说出美国第13任总统的名字，但却被一条断裂的自行车链条彻底迷惑了。[2018年 英语二 阅读理解A]

( 3)n. 一连串; 一系列

英文释义：a series of things depending on each other as if linked together

真题例句：

"They are absolutely altering the food chain beyond what I think even they understand what they're doing."

“他们正在彻底改变食物链，我认为他们甚至不知道自己在做什么。”[2022年 英语二 阅读理解A]

必考短语

(1)food chain食物链

(2)supply chain供应链

(3)grocery chain杂货连锁店

用法讲解

chain作名词，表示“约束；束缚”时，常用复数形式，如：the chains of fear

chain作及物动词，其后可接名词或者代词，如：chain the door

(1)Each dot you see here represents a single food outlet of a nationwide chain.

这里的每一个点，代表国内的一家食品商店。《America Revealed》《透视美国》

(2)Can we please just go in? My chain mail's stuck in my underwear.

我们快点进去好吗？我的锁子甲被夹在内裤里了。《The Big Bang Theory Season 2》《生活大爆炸 第二季》

(3)I gotta check with the old ball and chain, but I'm good to go. Middle East me.

我要通知一下我家那位，不过肯定能去。中东，我来了。《Sex and the City 2》《欲望都市2》

(4)These are no accidents. They're links in a chain. The work of a single organization, the Syndicate.

那些都绝非偶然，它们由某个组织策划，环环相扣，这些都是辛迪加的杰作。《Mission Impossible: Rogue Nation》《碟中谍5：神秘国度》

(5)Sheldon, I lost that key chain years ago. Really? Did you look under things? Well, that is unfortunate.

谢尔顿…我的钥匙串早就丢了。真的吗？你有没有到处翻翻找找？真是太不幸了。《The Big Bang Theory Season 11》《生活大爆炸 第十一季》

(6)She is learning where she fits in the food chain and I'm not sure you want her to figure that out.

她在找寻自己处于食物链的哪一环节，我认为你们不会希望她弄明白的。《Jurassic World》《侏罗纪世界》

(7)No, we were annihilated by our own incompetence and the inability of some people to follow the chain of command.

不，我们的惨败是源于我们自己的无能，以及某些人没有能够听从指挥。《The Big Bang Theory Season 1》《生活大爆炸 第一季》

(8)I was 4 years old. And I was on the swing and then all of a sudden my hair got tangled in the chain.

我四岁荡秋千时，突然头发缠到铁链。《Friends Season 10》《老友记 第十季》

(9)You know why they tell you that? Because once you have it, you rise to the top of the food chain.

知道为什么这么说吗？因为你一旦拥有它，就会登上食物链的顶端。《The Jungle Book》《奇幻森林》

(10)You really didn't think I'd notice my stuff was missing? Did you notice your key chain? Where's Batman?

你真的以为我不会发现我的东西不见了吗？你注意到你的钥匙链了吗？人家的蝙蝠侠呢？！《The Big Bang Theory Season 10》《生活大爆炸 第十季》

(11)The chain! You try to eat me? Sorry. You should be sorry, you deserve being locked up. You're a bad bad bird!

死链子！你想吃我吗？抱歉。你应该感到抱歉，你就该被锁着，真是大坏鸟！《The Secret Life of Pets》《爱宠大机密》

(12)One job offer. From a very prominent hotel chain weighed against the implied offer of staying at my current job. Working for you dad.

只有一个。是一个著名的连锁酒店，我要在它和现在的工作之间权衡。现在的工作还是给你爸打工。《Modern Family Season 6 》《摩登家庭 第六季》

(13)That's the best part. It's on the Batman flash drive on your key chain. You've had it in your pocket all along.

这才是最妙的部分。其实就在你钥匙串上的蝙蝠侠U盘里。一直都在你的口袋里呢。《The Big Bang Theory Season 11》《生活大爆炸 第十一季》

(14)All I got was a lousy key chain. And by that time I was living in a box. I didn't have keys.

我只收到一个烂钥匙环，拜托，我那时住在纸箱里耶，连钥匙都没有。《Friends Season 5》《老友记 第五季》

(15)Specifically, the interdepartmental tournament this weekend. In order to function better as a fighting unit, I thought we should establish a chain of command.

本周来点特别的，搞个不同部门间的比赛。为了变为更有效率的作战小队，我认为我们有必要建立一个领导机制。《The Big Bang Theory Season 5》《生活大爆炸 第五季》

(16)Ew, that's like something out of a horror movie, like Bike of the Living Dead or Texas Bike Chain Massacre, or, well, that's probably enough.

感觉就是恐怖电影里的情节，比如《自行车活死人》或《德州自行车链杀人狂》，还有...算了，说够了。《2 Broke Girls Season 4》《破产姐妹 第四季》

(17)But it isn't until we reached human beings at the top of the animal chain that we finally see a species use more of its cerebral capacity.

直到人类出现，成为动物之王，终于有物种可以使用更多脑力。《Lucy》《超体》

(18)I will tie the sack onto the chain here, pull one of the two strings behind you and the sack should disappear up to the top floor.

我要把袋子口绑在链子上，你身后有两条绳子，拉一条袋子就被拉上去了。《Baul Hollywoods Bread》《保罗教你做面包》

(19)Oh, don't, there's no need to cry. I'm sorry that I yelled at you before. Please take off the chain, this time I'll help you, I promise.

别，没必要哭。我很抱歉刚才吼了你。请拿掉这链子，这次我会帮你，我保证。《The Secret Life of Pets》《爱宠大机密》

(20)The main feature of interest in the field of criminal investigation is not the sensational aspects of the crime itself, but rather the iron chain of reasoning, from cause to effect, that reveals, step by step, the solution.

罪案调查中最引人入胜的部分并非耸人听闻的案件本身，而在于其严密的逻辑链。由因至果，进而一步步推理出答案。《Sherlock Season 4》《神探夏洛克 第四季》