ball and chain

/ˈbɔːl ənd tʃeɪn/

翻译: 比喻限制自由或成为沉重负担的事物；在非正式、幽默的语境中也可指配偶或伴侣，暗含其是拖累或束缚。

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/ˈbɔːl ənd tʃeɪn/C1slang

Метафорическая фраза, обозначающая что-то, что ограничивает свободу или является тяжелым бременем. В неформальном сленге также может с юмором относиться к супругу или партнеру, подразумевая, что они являются помехой.
Frase metafórica que denota algo que restringe la libertad o resulta una carga pesada. En el habla informal, también puede referirse con humor al cónyuge o pareja, como si fueran un estorbo.
Expression métaphorique désignant quelque chose qui restreint la liberté ou constitue un lourd fardeau. Dans le langage familier, elle peut aussi désigner avec humour un conjoint ou un partenaire perçu comme une entrave.
Metaphorischer Ausdruck für etwas, das die Freiheit einschränkt oder eine schwere Last ist. Im informellen Scherz auch für den Ehepartner oder Partner, der als Hemmschuh empfunden wird.
Expressão metafórica que designa algo que restringe a liberdade ou é um fardo pesado. No uso informal, também pode se referir de forma bem-humorada ao cônjuge ou parceiro, insinuando que ele é um empecilho.
比喻限制自由或成为沉重负担的事物；在非正式、幽默的语境中也可指配偶或伴侣，暗含其是拖累或束缚。
عبارة مجازية تدل على شيء يقيّد الحرية أو يُشكّل عبئًا ثقيلًا. وفي العامية تُستخدم على سبيل الدعابة للإشارة إلى الزوج أو الشريك بوصفه عائقًا.

A metaphorical phrase referring to something that restricts freedom or is a heavy burden. In informal slang, it can also refer humorously to a spouse or partner, implying they are a hindrance.

Literal: Restraint deviceB2formal
A heavy metal ball attached to a prisoner's ankle by a chain to prevent escape.
脚镣铁球
- The prisoner was forced to walk with a ball and chain.
- In old prisons, inmates often wore a ball and chain.
- The guard unlocked the ball and chain from the convict's leg.
Figurative: Burden or obligationB2informal
Something that severely limits one's freedom or is a heavy burden.
累赘
- He sees his job as a ball and chain, keeping him from traveling.
- The mortgage became a ball and chain around their finances.
- For some, marriage is unfairly described as a ball and chain.
Slang: SpouseC1slangamerican
A derogatory slang term for one's wife or husband, implying they restrict freedom.
老婆（贬义）
- He joked that he couldn't stay out late because of the old ball and chain.
- She complained that her ball and chain wouldn't let her buy a new car.
- The comedian made a tired joke about his ball and chain at home.