bound
/baʊnd/
CEFR level B2Topic ThinkingWord #3954 in the learning path
必定的；很可能的
Definitions
adj. Certain or very likely to happen
必定的；很可能的
adj. Travelling towards a particular destination
前往某地的
v. To move with long, energetic jumps
跳跃着跑
Example
You're bound to feel tired after such a long walk.
走了这么远的路，你肯定会觉得累。
Without adequate investment in public transport, growing cities are bound to experience increasingly severe traffic congestion.
如果公共交通投入不足，不断发展的城市必然会面临日益严重的交通拥堵。
Collocations
- be bound to do
- be bound for
- bound by law
- bound up with
Word family
- bind (v.)
- binding (adj.)
- bounded (adj.)
Usage tip
bound to后接动词；bound for后接目的地。
FAQ
- What does bound mean?
- Certain or very likely to happen Travelling towards a particular destination To move with long, energetic jumps
- How is bound pronounced?
- UK /baʊnd/, US /baʊnd/. Use the audio buttons above to listen.
