单词 | handcuff |
释义 | handcuff /hand"kuf'/, n. 1. a ring-shaped metal device that can be locked around a person's wrist, usually one of a pair connected by a short chain or linked bar; shackle: The police put handcuffs on the suspect. v.t. 2. to put handcuffs on. 3. to restrain or thwart (someone) by or as if by handcuffing: The amendments handcuffed the committee and prevented further action. [1635-45; HAND + CUFF1] |
随便看 |
英语词典包含168451条英英释义在线翻译词条,基本涵盖了全部常用单词的英英翻译及用法,是英语学习的有利工具。