millstone

• 名词，指用于磨碎谷物的沉重石盘（磨石），也比喻难以承受、妨碍进步的负担或责任。

A noun referring to a heavy stone used for grinding grain, or figuratively, a burden or responsibility that is difficult to bear and hinders progress.

1. Grinding stoneB2formal

   One of a pair of large, flat, circular stones used for grinding grain, such as wheat or corn, into flour.

   磨石

   • The miller turned the heavy millstone by hand.
   • The old mill still has its original millstones.
   • Grain was crushed between two rotating millstones.

   同义词grindstone

2. Heavy burdenC1formal

   A figurative heavy load or responsibility that is difficult to bear or carry.

   沉重负担

   • The debt became a millstone around his neck.
   • Her past mistakes were a millstone she could not escape.
   • The failing project was a millstone for the entire team.

   同义词afflictionalbatrossburdencrossencumbranceincubusliabilityweight

3. Hindrance or obstacleC1formal

   Something that prevents progress or success; a handicap or impediment.

   阻碍或负担

   • Outdated regulations are a millstone to innovation.
   • His lack of education was a millstone in his career.
   • The company's old reputation became a millstone for its new products.

   同义词albatrossburdendead weightdragencumbrancehandicaphindranceimpedimentloadobstacle

   反义词advantageaidassetboonhelp