tie the knot

结婚;喜结连理

这一表达源于古代的“扎手礼”(Handfasting)传统,在婚礼仪式上,新人的手会被绳索或绸带象征性地捆绑在一起,寓意永不分离。此外,在航海文化中,结实的绳结也象征着关系的牢固。
  • They decided to tie the knot in a small ceremony in Italy. 他们决定在意大利举行一个小型的仪式喜结连理。
  • After dating for seven years, they are finally going to tie the knot this summer. 在交往七年后,他们终于要在今年夏天结婚了。
  • Is it true that your brother is planning to tie the knot next month? 你哥哥真的打算下个月结婚吗?