shackle

• 指限制或束缚自由的器具，常为U形金属杆，可用横闩锁住，也泛指束缚或禁锢囚犯的事物。

A noun referring to a restraint used to confine or restrict freedom, often a U-shaped bar that can be closed with a bar, or something that ties down or restrains a prisoner.

1. Restraint for prisonersB2formal

   A metal ring or chain used to restrain a person's wrists or ankles, limiting movement.

   镣铐

   • The prisoner was placed in shackles before being transported.
   • He struggled against the iron shackles on his ankles.
   • The guards removed the shackles after the trial.

   同义词bondchainfetterhandcuffironmanacle

2. Something that restricts freedomB2formal

   A figurative restraint or limitation that prevents someone from acting freely.

   束缚

   • The old traditions were a shackle on their creativity.
   • Poverty can be a terrible shackle on a person's potential.
   • She finally broke free from the shackles of her past.

   同义词barrierbondchaincheckconstraintcurbdeterrentfetterhindranceimpedimentmanacleobstaclerestrictiontrammel

   反义词freedomlibertyrelease

3. U-shaped metal barC1formal

   A U-shaped metal piece with a pin or bolt, used to connect chains or secure objects.

   U形卸扣

   • The anchor was attached to the boat with a heavy shackle.
   • He used a shackle to connect the two chains together.
   • The rigging was secured with a stainless steel shackle.

• 动词，指用镣铐等束缚某人的身体，也指通过限制、约束来束缚某人或某事。

A verb meaning to restrain or limit someone or something, either physically with chains or metaphorically through restrictions.

1. Restrain physicallyB2formal

   To bind someone's arms or legs with chains or fetters, restricting movement.

   束缚

   • The guards shackled the prisoner's wrists and ankles.
   • In ancient times, slaves were often shackled to prevent escape.
   • The police shackled the suspect before transporting him.

   同义词bindchainfetterhobbleironmanaclerestraintether

   反义词freeliberatereleaseunbindunchain

2. Restrict or limitB2formal

   To prevent someone from acting freely or developing fully.

   束缚

   • Bureaucratic rules shackle innovation in many companies.
   • Her fear of failure shackled her ambitions.
   • The outdated laws shackle economic growth.

   同义词checkconstraincurbhamperimpedelimitrestrainrestricttrammel

   反义词freeliberatereleaseunbinduntie