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shackle

/ˈʃækəl/ American
  • n. 脚镣, 手铐, 枷锁
  • v. 给...上枷锁, 束缚
Definition
  • n. a metal ring or chain used to bind a prisoner's wrists or ankles
  • v. to put shackles on someone, or restrict their freedom
Example
The prisoner's ankles were bound tightly with a heavy shackle.
囚犯的脚踝被一副沉重的镣铐紧紧锁住。