Stranglehold
n. 勒颈, 压制自由, 抑制, 束缚
📖 牛津释义
stranglehold
n
(a) strangling grip 扼制; 压制; 束缚.
(b) (usu sing 通常作单数) ~ (on sth) (fig 比喻) firm control, making it impossible for sth to grow or develop properly 控制某事物; 使某事物不能正常成长或发展
The new tariffs have put a stranglehold on trade. 新的关税制对开展贸易极为不利.
🗣️ 情景例句
What are some of the other sports products you're making?
你们现在还生产哪些运动产品？
Referring to your inquiry letter dated 29th September, we are offering you the following subject to our final confirmation.
关于贵方9月29日的询价信，我方就如下产品报价，以我方最后确认为准。
So one's circle of friends grows.
朋友的圈子就这样不断扩大。