Stranglehold
n. 勒颈, 压制自由, 抑制, 束缚
📖 牛津释义
stranglehold
n
(a) strangling grip 扼制; 压制; 束缚.
(b) (usu sing 通常作单数) ~ (on sth) (fig 比喻) firm control, making it impossible for sth to grow or develop properly 控制某事物; 使某事物不能正常成长或发展
The new tariffs have put a stranglehold on trade. 新的关税制对开展贸易极为不利.
🗣️ 情景例句
Oh, I'm so happy that Max is home.
噢 ，我真高兴Max回到家了。
Don't you think it necessary to have a close study of the contract to avoid anything missing?
你不觉得应该仔细检查一下合同，以免遗漏什么吗？
I don't know if I'll have the patience.
我不知道我有没有耐心。