bound

adj

1. 一定的，必然的

• She works much harder than before, so she is bound to pass the exam. 她比以前努力了，这次考试一定会及格的。

2. (法律上或道德上)有义务的；有约束的

• He is bound to his job and has no chance to spend a holiday. 他为工作所束缚，没机会出去度假。

3. 捆住的，缚住的

• bound feet 被绑住的双脚

4. 准备去…的；正去…的；去往…的

• Where are you bound for? 你们要去哪儿？

词组I'll be bound 旧 我敢肯定

• He wont't come here on time, I'll be bound. 我敢肯定，他一定不会按时来的。

be bound up with(或 in) sth. 热衷于，忙于

• The editor is bound up with her work. 这位编辑埋头于她的工作。