fettered

• 一个形容词，意为被铁链或镣铐束缚的，通常用于字面意义；如今已很少使用，多见于诗歌或历史语境中。

An archaic adjective meaning bound with chains or shackles, typically used in a literal sense; now rarely used except in poetic or historical contexts.

1. Bound with chainsC1formal

   Restrained or tied up with chains or shackles, typically on the feet.

   被锁链束缚

   • The prisoner was fettered and led to the dungeon.
   • Ancient slaves were often fettered to prevent escape.
   • He stood fettered in the corner of the cell.

   同义词boundchainedshackled

   反义词freeunboundunchainedunfettered

2. Restricted or constrainedC1formal

   Hindered or limited in freedom, progress, or action.

   受束缚的

   • The artist felt fettered by the strict rules of the academy.
   • Her creativity was fettered by bureaucratic red tape.
   • The economy remains fettered by outdated regulations.

   同义词boundchainedconstrainedimpededlimitedrestrainedshackled

   反义词boundlessfreeliberatedunconstrainedunfetteredunrestrained

• 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