shackle
/ˈʃækl; `ʃækl/ n
1 [C usu pl 通常作复数]
either of a pair of metal rings linked by a chain, used for fastening a prisoner's wrists or ankles together 手铐; 脚镣; 镣铐.
2 shackles [pl]
the ~s of sth (fig 比喻) conditions, circumstances, etc that prevent one from acting or speaking freely 束缚; 羁绊
the shackles of convention 习俗的束缚. shackle, v
1 [Tn] put shackles on (sb) 给（某人）带上手铐或脚镣.
2 [Tn esp passive 尤用於被动语态]
(fig 比喻) prevent (sb) from acting or speaking freely 束缚（某人）
shackled by outdated attitudes 受旧观念的束缚.