ball and chain
US /bɔl ənd tʃeɪn/
UK /bɔːl ənd tʃeɪn/
成语
束缚, 累赘, 羁绊
something or someone that restricts one's freedom or progress
示例:
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He felt his job was a ball and chain, preventing him from pursuing his dreams.
他觉得他的工作是他的束缚，阻碍他追求梦想。
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Some people view marriage as a ball and chain, but others see it as a partnership.
有些人把婚姻看作是束缚，但另一些人则认为它是一种伙伴关系。