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bindings

UK //ˈbaɪndɪŋz//US //ˈbaɪndɪŋz//

词源

源自中古英语binding,来自bind(捆绑)的动作名词形式,最终源自古英语bindan(系紧)。

noun

❶ 指将物体固定或连接在一起的材料或装置,常用于书籍装订、滑雪板固定器等场景。

“The book's bindings were made of high-quality leather.”

(这本书的装帧采用了优质皮革。)

“She adjusted the ski bindings before going down the slope.”

(她在滑下斜坡前调整了滑雪板固定器。)

❶ 法律或合同中的约束性条款,指具有强制效力的规定或义务。

“The contract contains legally binding clauses.”

(这份合同包含具有法律约束力的条款。)

“Both parties agreed to the binding arbitration.”

(双方同意接受具有约束力的仲裁。)

同义词:fastenings, attachments, restraints, obligations, commitments

常见短语

binding agreement — 具有法律约束力的协议,指双方必须遵守的正式约定。

“The two companies signed a binding agreement to cooperate.”

(两家公司签署了具有约束力的合作协议。)

ski bindings — 滑雪板固定装置,用于将滑雪靴安全固定在滑雪板上。

“Properly adjusted ski bindings can prevent injuries.”

(正确调整的滑雪固定器可以防止受伤。)