“系住”的英语可以翻译为：hitch，moor，tie down ...

他系住马,走进了小酒店.He tied up the horse and went into the inn.他拔下桅杆,把帆卷起,系住.He unstepped the mast and furled the sail and tied it.一条手帕巧妙地系住她们, 免得她们摔下.A handkerchief, cleverly knotted about them, prevented their falling out....