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chain

UK
/tʃeɪn/
US
/tʃeɪn/

Traductions

chainnoun
chains
множ.
UK
/tʃeɪn/
US
/tʃeɪn/
The chain on my bicycle broke.
Цепь на моем велосипеде порвалась.
The hotel chain is expanding rapidly.
Сеть отелей быстро расширяется.
She wore a gold chain around her neck.
Она носила золотую цепочку на шее.
Traductions supplémentaires
последовательность
ряд
серия
Synonymes
link
series
sequence
string
row
set
band
fetter
shackle
chainverb
chained
Прошедшее простое время
chained
Причастие прошедшего времени
chaining
Герундий
UK
/tʃeɪn/
US
/tʃeɪn/
They had to chain the prisoner to the wall.
Им пришлось сковывать заключенного к стене.
He decided to chain the bicycles together for safety.
Он решил цеплять велосипеды вместе для безопасности.
Traductions supplémentaires
цепляться
Synonymes
link
connect
fasten
bind
tie
secure
chainadjective
UK
/tʃeɪn/
US
/tʃeɪn/
Used attributively before nouns (e.g. “chain store”, “chain reaction”); generally non-gradable.

Définitions

chainnoun
A series of connected metal links or rings used for fastening or securing something, or for pulling loads.
The dog was tied to a post with a heavy chain.
A sequence of items of the same type forming a line.
The mountain range is part of a larger chain of peaks.
A group of businesses or stores under the same ownership or management.
The restaurant is part of a national chain with locations in every major city.
A series of connected events or actions.
The accident set off a chain of events that led to a major investigation.
A unit of length equal to 66 feet (about 20.12 metres), used especially in land surveying.
The property extends for three chains along the riverbank.
chainverb
To fasten or secure with a chain.
They chained the bicycle to the post to prevent it from being stolen.
To confine or restrict as if with chains.
He felt chained to his desk job, unable to pursue his true passion.
To link or connect together in a series.
The programmer chained several functions together to streamline the process.
chainadjective
Relating to or forming part of a group of businesses or establishments under common ownership.
They opened a new chain restaurant in the city centre.
Made of or consisting of chains.
He wore a heavy chain necklace with a chain clasp.
Occurring continuously or in rapid succession.
He is a chain smoker, lighting one cigarette after another.
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