noun🔗Share镣铐，桎梏. (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."囚犯戴着镣铐，躺在他阴暗的牢房里。bodypoliceinhumanlawmilitaryChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗Share镣铐, 桎梏。 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 construction workers used shackles to connect the heavy steel beams to the crane's cable. "建筑工人们用卸扣把沉重的钢梁连接到起重机的钢缆上。nauticaltechnicalitemChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗Share束缚，桎梏。 (usually in the plural) A restraint on one's action, activity, or progress."The constant worry about failing grades put shackles on her creativity and prevented her from enjoying learning. "对成绩不及格的持续担忧给她戴上了枷锁，束缚了她的创造力，也让她无法享受学习的乐趣。actionconditionsituationsocietylawpoliticsgovernmentChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗Share装饰性镣铐，脚镯. A fetter-like band worn as an ornament."The young girl wore delicate silver shackles around her ankle, a pretty ornament her grandmother had given her. "年轻的女孩脚踝上戴着精致的银色脚镯，这是一种漂亮的装饰，是她奶奶送给她的。appearancewearstyleChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗Share链环, রেল卡pling。 A link for connecting railroad cars; a drawlink or draglink."The railroad worker checked the shackles connecting the freight cars to make sure they were secure before the train departed. "铁路工人检查了连接货运车厢的链环 (liànhuán)，确保在火车出发前它们是牢固的。vehiclemachinetechnicalindustryChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗Share链, 节, 锚链节. A length of cable or chain equal to 12 1/2 fathoms or 75 feet, or later to 15 fathoms."The captain ordered three shackles of anchor chain to be paid out, ensuring the ship was securely anchored in the rough sea. "船长命令放出三节锚链，确保船只在波涛汹涌的海面上安全抛锚。nauticalsailingChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗Share残茬，短茬。 Stubble."After the farmer harvested the wheat, only shackles remained in the field, prickly and short. "农民收割小麦后，田里只剩下短茬，扎手又短短的。appearancebodyChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗Share束缚，桎梏. To restrain using shackles; to place in shackles."The guards had to shackle the prisoner to prevent him from escaping. "警卫不得不给囚犯戴上镣铐，以防他逃跑。lawpolicegovernmentinhumanactionrightChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗Share束缚，桎梏。 (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，让他们无法行动。abilitymindactionsocietyChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗Share摇晃， 震动。 To shake, rattle."The old washing machine shackles and groans loudly before finally stopping its spin cycle. "那台旧洗衣机在停止甩干之前，会剧烈摇晃震动，发出很大的噪音。actionsoundChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
