millstone
US /ˈmɪl.stoʊn/
UK /ˈmɪl.stəʊn/
名词
1.
磨盘, 磨石
either of two large circular stones used for grinding grain, especially in a mill
示例:
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The old water mill still has its original millstone.
那座老水磨坊仍然保留着它最初的磨盘。
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They used a large millstone to grind wheat into flour.
他们用一个大磨盘把小麦磨成面粉。
2.
磨盘, 负担
a heavy burden or responsibility
示例:
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His gambling addiction became a millstone around his neck.
他的赌博成瘾成了他脖子上的磨盘。
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The old factory was a financial millstone for the company.
那家老工厂是公司的一个财政负担。