English Dictionary

in tow

前置詞句

車両 通常 比喩的用法 人に関する用法

(of a vehicle, conveyance, etc.) Pulled by means of an attached line, such as a cable, chain, or rope.

日本語の意味

牽引されている状態、あるいは牽引によって運ばれている、引っ張られている様子を表す。

The old fishing boat came into the harbor in tow behind a larger trawler.

古い漁船はより大きなトロール船に牽引されて港に入った。

意味（1）

(of a vehicle, conveyance, etc.) Pulled by means of an attached line, such as a cable, chain, or rope.

Do you remember the ship? . . . I mean the dismasted eighty-four that was in tow of the frigate.

意味（2）

(figuratively, usually of persons) Following or accompanying under the direction of another, as if attached by a line and being pulled.

He's got a man from Cincinnati in tow, and they are going to dine at the Calumet Club.