Stranglehold
n. 勒颈, 压制自由, 抑制, 束缚
📖 牛津释义
stranglehold
n
(a) strangling grip 扼制; 压制; 束缚.
(b) (usu sing 通常作单数) ~ (on sth) (fig 比喻) firm control, making it impossible for sth to grow or develop properly 控制某事物; 使某事物不能正常成长或发展
The new tariffs have put a stranglehold on trade. 新的关税制对开展贸易极为不利.
🗣️ 情景例句
Well, finally a publisher will see my work.
好了， 终于有一个出版商要看我的作品了。
The wise man's tongue is a shield, not a sword.
智者之言，是保卫而非攻击。
What can I eat? asked Mrs Brown.
“吃什么才行呢？”布朗夫人问。