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*chain¹ /tʃen; tʃeɪn/
n
1 [C,U] a series of metal rings connected together in a line 链子，链条:
a delicate gold chain 一条精致的金项链
The chandelier was suspended by a heavy chain. 枝形吊灯由一根粗链子悬挂着。
2 [C] a group of shops, hotels etc that are owned by the same person or company 连锁商店［旅馆等］
3 [C] a series of similar things in a line 连成一行的（类似）事物:
a mountain chain 山脉
4 chain of events related events that happen one after the other 一连串的事件:
the chain of events that caused World War I 引起第一次世界大战的一连串事件
5 in chains someone who is in chains has chains fastened around their legs or arms to prevent them from escaping 被囚禁; 被用链锁住
→ see also 另见 FOOD CHAIN
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