fetter

• 指戴在脚踝上用以限制行动的锁链或镣铐，属较古旧的说法；也引申指束缚、羁绊。

A noun referring to a chain or shackle placed around the ankles to restrict movement, now considered archaic in common usage.

1. Physical restraintC1formal

   A chain or shackle placed around the ankles to restrict movement.

   脚镣

   • The prisoner was kept in fetters for the duration of the trial.
   • Ancient slaves were often bound with iron fetters.
   • He struggled to walk with the heavy fetters on his legs.

   同义词bondchainmanacleshackletrammel

2. Restriction or constraintC2formal

   Something that confines, restricts, or holds someone back.

   束缚

   • The bureaucracy placed fetters on innovation.
   • Social conventions can be fetters on personal freedom.
   • He finally broke free from the fetters of his past.

   同义词checkconstraintcurbhindranceimpedimentrestraintshackletrammel

   反义词freedomlibertyrelease

• 束缚或限制某人或某物，常指通过捆绑或限制其行动自由来加以约束。

A verb meaning to restrict or restrain someone or something, often by binding or limiting freedom of movement or action.

1. Restrain with chainsC1formal

   To put someone in chains or shackles, typically around the ankles.

   戴上镣铐

   • The prisoner was fettered to the wall of the dungeon.
   • They fettered the captive's legs to prevent escape.
   • In ancient times, slaves were often fettered.

   同义词bindchainenchainhobblemanacleshackletether

   反义词freeloosereleaseunbindunchain

2. Restrict or hinderC1formal

   To restrict someone's freedom or ability to act.

   束缚

   • Bureaucratic rules fetter innovation in many companies.
   • The artist felt fettered by the strict guidelines of the commission.
   • His lack of confidence fettered his career progression.

   同义词confineconstraincurbencumberhamperimpederestrictshackletrammel

   反义词emancipatefreeliberaterelease