单词 | fetters |
释义 | fetter1 of 2noun fet·ter ˈfe-tər 1 : a chain or shackle for the feet 2 : something that confines : restraint fetter 2 of 2verb fettered; fettering; fetters transitive verb 1 : to put fetters on : shackle 2 : to restrain from motion, action, or progress fetters 1 of 2 noun1 as in constraints something that limits one's freedom of action or choice a time-honored tradition is fine as long as it doesn't become a fetter that prevents us from trying something new Synonyms & Similar Words Relevance
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2 as in obstacles something that makes movement or progress difficult claims that government regulations are unnecessary fetters that keep him from achieving his business goals Synonyms & Similar Words
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3 as in handcuffs something that physically prevents free movement considered a seat belt a pointless fetter—until one saved his life in an auto accident Synonyms & Similar Words
fetters 2 of 2verb1 as in binds to confine or restrain with or as if with chains museum artifacts that serve as somber reminders of the days when slaves were fettered with irons Synonyms & Similar Words
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2 as in hinders to create difficulty for the work or activity of the belief that too many rules and restrictions fetter children's creativity Synonyms & Similar Words
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