英汉词典

1. 拖;拉;牵引
    If one vehicle tows another, it pulls it along behind it.

    e.g. He had been using the vehicle to tow his work trailer...
           他一直用这辆车牵引他的活动工作室。
    e.g. They threatened to tow away my car...
           他们威胁要拖走我的车。

2. 跟随;陪伴
    If you have someone in tow, they are following you closely because you are looking after them or you are leading them somewhere.

    e.g. There she was on my doorstep with child in tow...
           她站在我门口，身后跟着一个孩子。
    e.g. She had a reporter and a photographer in tow.
           她有一个记者和一名摄影师追随着。