string
Meaning: Thin cord; a series of connected items; to thread onto a line
A string is a thin piece of cord or thread. It also refers to a series of similar items connected together, like a string of pearls or a string of events. On musical instruments, strings are the parts that vibrate to produce sound. In computing, a string is a sequence of characters.
Examples
- She tied the package with string. 她用细绳把包裹系好。Ató el paquete con una cuerda.彼女は紐で荷物を縛りました。그녀는 끈으로 소포를 묶었습니다.
- The team has won a string of victories. 该队已经连续取得了一连串胜利。El equipo ha conseguido una serie de victorias.チームは連勝を続けています。팀은 연승 행진을 이어가고 있습니다.
- He broke a string on his guitar. 他弄断了吉他上的一根弦。Rompió una cuerda de su guitarra.彼はギターの弦を切ってしまいました。그는 기타 줄을 끊어버렸습니다.
Pronunciation
Usage Guide
Context: general
Tone: neutral
Origin & History
From Old English 'streng' meaning 'line, cord, thread', from Proto-Germanic 'strangiz'. Related to 'strong' and 'strangle'. The musical instrument sense is from the 14th century; the computing sense from the 1950s.
Cultural Context
Era: Modern
Generation: All ages
Social background: Universal
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