ball and chain

名词 n.
中文释义

英文释义

名词 n.
  1. A heavy iron ball attached to a prisoner's leg by a chain as a means of restraint.
    — In those days a prisoner here had to carry his ball and chain when he was walking to the chow hall.
  2. One's spouse, especially a wife, as a symbol of restraint. derogatory,slang
    — Near-synonyms: other half (neutral valence), better half (positive valence)
  3. Anything that restricts one's freedom or opportunities. figuratively
    — His boss turned his conscientiousness into a ball and chain by giving him all the hard jobs.

词形变化

balls and chains plural
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