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'll find the people to help do it.
我可以找人来帮忙。
This is my second year of college, I'm a sophomore.
这是我上大学的第二年，我是二年级学生。
Excuse me. Where's the nearest post office, please?
请问，最近的邮局在哪儿？