string /strɪŋ/ CET4 TEM4 ( stringing, strung, strings )

• 1. 

  N-VAR String is thin rope made of twisted threads, used for tying things together or tying up packages. 细绳

  例：

  He held out a small bag tied with string.

  他递出一个用细绳系着的小包。

• 2. 

  N-COUNT A string of things is a number of them on a piece of string, thread, or wire. 串

  例：

  She wore a string of pearls around her neck.

  她戴了一串珍珠在她的脖子上。

• 3. 

  N-COUNT A string of places or objects is a number of them that form a line. 排

  例：

  The landscape is broken only by a string of villages.

  这风景仅仅是被一排村庄所破坏。

• 4. 

  N-COUNT A string of similar events is a series of them that happen one after the other. 一连串

  例：

  The incident was the latest in a string of attacks.

  该事件是一连串攻击中最近的一起。

• 5. 

  N-COUNT The strings on a musical instrument such as a violin or guitar are the thin pieces of wire or nylon stretched across it that make sounds when the instrument is played. (乐器的) 弦

  例：

  He went off to change a guitar string.

  他离开了去换一根吉他弦。

• 6. 

  N-PLURAL The strings are the section of an orchestra which consists of stringed instruments played with a bow. 弦乐器

  例：

  The strings provided a melodic background to the passages played by the soloist.

  这些弦乐器为那个独奏演员演奏的几个乐段提供了的背景乐。

• 7. 

  PHRASE If something is offered to you with no strings attached or with no strings, it is offered without any special conditions. 不带附加条件

  例：

  Aid should be given to developing countries with no strings attached.

  援助应该不带附加条件地被提供给发展中国家。

• 8. 

  PHRASE If you pull strings, you use your influence with other people in order to get something done, often unfairly. 动用关系

  例：

  Tony is sure he can pull a few strings and get you in.

  托尼确信他能动用一些关系把你弄进来。