词汇 | shackles |
释义 | shackles noun[ plural ] uk /ˈʃæk.əlz/ us /ˈʃæk.əlz/ a pair of metal rings connected by a chain and fastened to a person's wrists or the bottom of their legs to prevent them from escaping: 镣铐 The shackles had begun to cut into his ankles.镣铐已经开始卡进他的脚踝了。 Grove Pashley/Photographer's Choice/GettyImages something that prevents you from doing what you want to do: 束缚,障碍 The press, once heavily censored, has managed to shake off its shackles.新闻界一度受到严格审查,现已设法摆脱了束缚。 Cords, ropes, cables & string bell pull bowline bungee cable catgut cord fibre flex halter halyard harness landline lanyard lariat rein rope shock cord stringed stringy tether You can also find related words, phrases, and synonyms in the topics: Difficult things and people |
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