cramp someone's style
US /kræmp ˈsʌm.wʌnz staɪl/
UK /kræmp ˈsʌm.wʌnz staɪl/

1.
妨碍某人, 束缚某人
to restrict someone's freedom of action or expression
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I didn't want to bring my little brother because he always cramps my style.
我不想带我弟弟去,因为他总是妨碍我。
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Having to follow strict rules really cramped her style at the party.
必须遵守严格的规定真的束缚了她在派对上的表现。