A burden of servitude or oppression; something considered to be restrictive or oppressive; subjugation, bondage. Also: something which imposes or…
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| 释义 | society > authority > rule or government > oppression > [noun] > instrument or symbol of (5) yokeeOE A burden of servitude or oppression; something considered to be restrictive or oppressive; subjugation, bondage. Also: something which imposes or… rod of iron1526 figurative and in figurative contexts, as a symbol of power or tyranny. Frequently in rod of iron, iron rod (in allusion to Revelation 2:27; see… iron fist1600 Used to denote firmness or ruthlessness in attitude or behaviour; oppressive force or authority. Frequently in to rule with an iron fist and… heel1601 Uses in which the heel is viewed primarily as a means or instrument. The heel viewed as a means to crush or push down, and hence as an instrument… millstonea1660 figurative. A grinding or crushing instrument; an oppressive or destructive force. |
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