noun🔗Share脚镣，手铐 (usually in the plural) A restraint fit over a human or animal appendage, such as a wrist, ankle or finger; normally used in pairs joined by a chain."The prisoner lay in shackles in his gloomy cell."囚犯戴着脚镣，躺在他阴暗的牢房里。bodypolicelawiteminhumanChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗Share卸扣，U形环。 A U-shaped piece of metal secured with a pin or bolt across the opening, or a hinged metal loop secured with a quick-release locking pin mechanism."The thief was caught with the metal shackle still attached to his wrist. "小偷被抓住时，金属卸扣还套在他的手腕上。itemnauticaltechnicalmachinedeviceChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗Share束缚，桎梏 (usually in the plural) A restraint on one's action, activity, or progress."Bureaucracy and excessive paperwork can be shackles on a teacher's ability to effectively help their students. "官僚主义和过多的文书工作会成为老师的束缚，妨碍他们有效地帮助学生。actionsocietylawgovernmentpoliceChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗Share脚镯，踝饰。 A fetter-like band worn as an ornament."She wore a delicate silver shackle around her ankle, a fashionable piece meant to resemble a bracelet, not a restraint. "她脚踝上戴着一个精致的银色脚镯，这个时尚的饰品看起来像手镯，而不是束缚。appearancewearstyleChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗Share链环，连接环 A link for connecting railroad cars; a drawlink or draglink."The train engineer carefully adjusted the shackle to connect the last two freight cars. "火车司机小心地调整链环，把最后两节货车车厢连接起来。vehiclemachinepartChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗Share锚链，节。 A length of cable or chain equal to 12 1/2 fathoms or 75 feet, or later to 15 fathoms."The anchor chain had several shackles in it, each about 75 feet long, allowing the ship to anchor in deeper water. "这艘船的锚链有好几节，每一节大约75英尺长，这样船就可以停泊在更深的水域。nauticalsailingChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗Share麦茬，残茬 Stubble."The farmer's field was covered in a thick shackle of dried stalks. "农夫的田地里覆盖着厚厚一层干燥的麦茬。appearancebodyChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗Share束缚，给...戴上镣铐 To restrain using shackles; to place in shackles."The police had to shackle the suspect's hands before putting him in the car. "警察不得不在把嫌疑犯押上车之前，先给他戴上手铐。lawpoliceactiongovernmentrightChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗Share束缚，阻碍。 (by extension) To render immobile or incapable; to inhibit the progress or abilities of."This law would effectively shackle its opposition."这项法律实际上会束缚反对派的手脚。abilityactionconditionmindChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗Share摇动， 震动。 To shake, rattle."The old, dusty box rattled and shackled as I moved it across the room. "当我把那个布满灰尘的旧箱子搬过房间时，它嘎嘎作响，震动不已。actionsoundChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
