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stranglehold

/ˈstræŋɡəlˌhoʊld/ American
  • n. 勒颈, 束缚, 压制
Definition
  • n. a tight, controlling grip that prevents freedom or action
Example
The company has a stranglehold on the entire local market.
这家公司牢牢控制着整个本地市场。