释义 |
shackle /'jaekl; 'faekl/ n [C] one of a pair of iron rings joined by a chain for fastening a prisoner's wrists or ankles; (pl) fetters; (fig) sth that prevents freedom of action: (—K)手茧; 脚录; (fi6 (整副的) 缭铸; (喻) 束缚物洒绊物 the ~s of convention. 习俗的桎梏。 vt [VP6A] put ~s on; prevent from acting freely, 加鲸铸于; 束缚; 羁绊。 |