shackled

• 形容某人或某物被锁链束缚或受到限制；也可比喻受到各种约束、无法自由行动。

Describes someone or something that is bound or restricted, often by chains or metaphorical constraints.

1. Physically restrainedB2formal

   Bound or chained with shackles, typically on the ankles or wrists.

   被铐住的

   • The prisoner was shackled to the wall.
   • He walked with difficulty, his legs shackled together.
   • The guards kept the captives shackled at all times.

   同义词boundchainedfetteredtethered

   反义词freelooseunboundunchainedunfettered

2. Restricted or limitedC1formal

   Hindered or prevented from acting freely.

   受束缚的

   • The company felt shackled by outdated regulations.
   • She was shackled by her fear of public speaking.
   • The team was shackled by a lack of resources.

   同义词boundchainedconstrainedfetteredimpededlimitedrestricted

   反义词freeunboundunconstrainedunfetteredunrestricted

• 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   • The outdated laws shackle economic growth.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