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
What kind of things are you interested in?
你对什么样的事情感兴趣？
Who are you?
你是谁？
He turned on the light, but he couldn't see anyone. The thieves had already gone.
他开了灯，但不见一个人。小偷逃走了。