英语词汇“fetter”的英英意思、用法、释义、翻译、读音、例句、短语、词组-英语词典

fet·ter

(fĕtər)

1. A device, usually one of a pair of rings connected to a chain, that is attached to the ankles or feet to restrict movement.

2. often fetters Something that serves to restrict; a restraint: the fetters of tyranny.

tr.v. fet·tered, fet·ter·ing, fet·ters

1. To put fetters on; shackle.

2. To restrict or restrain: thinking that is fettered by prejudice. See Synonyms at hobble.

[Middle English feter, from Old English; see ped- in the Appendix of Indo-European roots.]

单词	fetter
释义	fet·ter (fĕtər) n. 1. A device, usually one of a pair of rings connected to a chain, that is attached to the ankles or feet to restrict movement. 2. often fetters Something that serves to restrict; a restraint: the fetters of tyranny. tr.v. fet·tered, fet·ter·ing, fet·ters 1. To put fetters on; shackle. 2. To restrict or restrain: thinking that is fettered by prejudice. See Synonyms at hobble. [Middle English feter, from Old English; see ped- in the Appendix of Indo-European roots.]
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