tether in Chinese
tether in Chinese is 莱讷河, 国境, 聯 — tether means a rope or chain that keeps an animal or object within a limited range while still allowing some movement.
tether in Chinese
莱讷河
Pronounced: lái nè hé
A rope, cable etc. that holds something in place whilst allowing some movement.
国境
Pronounced: guó jìng
(figurative) The limit of one's abilities, resources, patience, etc.
聯
Pronounced: lián
(Internet, transitive) To connect (a smartphone) to a personal computer in order to give the computer access to the phone's Internet connection.
What does "tether" mean?
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noun A rope or chain that keeps an animal or object within a limited range while still allowing some movement.
"The goat grazed at the end of its tether."
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noun The limit of someone's patience, resources, or ability to cope.
"After three sleepless nights, she was at the end of her tether."
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verb To tie something up so it cannot move far.
"They tethered the boat to the dock overnight."
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verb To connect a phone to another device so it can share its internet connection.
"I tethered my laptop to my phone when the café Wi-Fi went down."
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tether in a sentence
- The goat grazed at the end of its tether.
- After three sleepless nights, she was at the end of her tether.
- They tethered the boat to the dock overnight.
- I tethered my laptop to my phone when the café Wi-Fi went down.
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Frequently asked questions
What is "tether" in Chinese?
"tether" in Chinese is 莱讷河, 国境, 聯. tether means: A rope or chain that keeps an animal or object within a limited range while still allowing some movement.
How do you pronounce 莱讷河?
"tether" in Chinese is 莱讷河, pronounced "lái nè hé".
How do you use "tether" in a sentence?
Example: "The goat grazed at the end of its tether." In Chinese, "tether" is 莱讷河, 国境, 聯.
Are there other ways to say "tether" in Chinese?
Yes — Chinese has 3 translations listed for "tether": 莱讷河, 国境, 聯.
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