manacle
US /ˈmæn.ə.kəl/
UK /ˈmæn.ə.kəl/
名词
手铐, 脚镣
a metal band, chain, or shackle for fastening someone's hands or ankles
示例:
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The prisoner's manacles were removed before he entered the courtroom.
囚犯在进入法庭前被取下了手铐。
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He felt the cold steel of the manacle against his wrist.
他感觉到手铐冰冷的钢铁贴在手腕上。
动词
戴上手铐, 束缚
to fasten someone's hands or ankles with manacles; to restrain
示例:
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The police had to manacle the suspect to prevent him from escaping.
警察不得不给嫌疑人戴上手铐以防其逃跑。
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The economy was manacled by excessive regulations.
经济受到过度监管的束缚。
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