“拴牢”常见的英文表达是 “tie down firmly” 或 “fasten securely”。
“tie down firmly”:强调用绳子等将物体牢牢拴住, “tie down” 有“拴住、系牢”之意,“firmly” 突出牢固的程度。例如:Make sure to tie down the tent firmly so it doesn't blow away in the wind.(一定要把帐篷拴牢,以免被风吹走。)
“fasten securely”: “fasten” 意为“系紧、扣紧、使固定”,“securely” 表示“牢固地、安全地”,整体意思也是牢固地固定好。例如:Fasten the safety belt securely before driving.(开车前要系牢安全带。 )