英汉词典

1. 使紧密联系；使关系密切
    If something binds people together, it makes them feel as if they are all part of the same group or have something in common.

bind的反义词

    e.g. It is the memory and threat of persecution that binds them together.
           遭受迫害的记忆和威胁把他们紧紧联系在一起。
    e.g. ...the social and political ties that bind the USA to Britain.
           将美国和英国紧紧相连的社会和政治纽带

2. 约束；限制；使负有义务（或责任）
    If you are bound by something such as a rule, agreement, or restriction, you are forced or required to act in a certain way.

bind

    e.g. The Luxembourg-based satellite service is not bound by the same strict rules as the BBC...
           设在卢森堡的卫星服务公司无须像英国广播公司那样遵守严格的规定。
    e.g. The authorities will be legally bound to arrest any suspects...
           当局负有逮捕所有疑犯的法律责任。