fetter
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/ˈfetər/
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/ˈfetə(r)/
to prevent someone from doing what they want
The strict rules fettered his ability to express himself.
严格的规则限制了他表达自己的能力。
to use chains to lock up someone's feet
The prisoner was fettered and left in a dark cell.
囚犯被铐住并留在一个黑暗的牢房里。
an obstacle to freedom or doing what one wants
Self-doubt can be a fetter that stops you from achieving your goals.
自我怀疑可以成为阻止你实现目标的枷锁。
chains used to lock up someone's feet
The old jail had fetters hanging on the walls.
老监狱的墙上挂着脚镣。