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
I don't think I've had the pleasure.
我想我未曾有幸遇见过你。
A good wife and health is a man's best wealth.
贤妻和健康是男子的至宝。
In a heat wave we choose a midnight birthday party and that is the most exciting of all.
天气炎热时，我们便选择在半夜举办生日聚会，这种聚会是最令人激动的。