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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 |