Word · Frequency #39418
cinches
/sintʃ/
verb
系紧；收紧
cinches is the third person singular of cinch.
To tighten down or secure firmly, such as a saddle strap or belt.
- 1.
To bring to certain conclusion.
使确定无疑地完成。
- 2.
In the game of cinch, to protect (a trick) by playing a higher trump than the five.
在辛希牌游戏中,出比五更大的王牌来保护(一墩牌)。
- 3.
To tighten down.
系紧,收紧。
使确定；使成定局；（欣奇纸牌游戏中）打出比5大的王牌以护牌；使确定无疑地完成。；在辛希牌游戏中,出比五更大的王牌来保护(一墩牌)。；系紧,收紧。
In use
He cinched the saddle tightly before riding.
The team's victory cinched their place in the finals.
She cinched the rope around the post to secure the boat.
cinch sth (on a horse)
用于骑马时系紧肚带。
He cinched the saddle tightly.
他紧紧地系紧了马鞍的肚带。
cinch sth (to/around sth)
表示用带子或绳子系紧或固定。
She cinched the strap around her waist.
她把带子系在腰上。
cinch sth (in one's hand)
表示紧紧抓住某物。
He cinched the rope in his hand.
他用手紧握住绳子。
Connections
Learner notes
Grammar Note
及物动词，意为“给...系肚带；紧握住；抓牢”。
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