Definition
枷锁原指古代的一种刑具——枷（套在颈上的木枷）和锁（脚镣或锁链），现在更常用来比喻束缚人的思想、行动或发展的任何事物，比如封建礼教、旧观念、经济负担等。这个词在正式或文学性语境中很常见，带有强烈的负面色彩。
noun
古代的一种刑具，枷和锁
n.
(noun, figurative) 束缚、限制人自由或发展的东西
Examples
- ，枷锁。Zài gǔdài, fànrén bèi dài shàng chénzhòng de jiā suǒ.In ancient times, prisoners were put into heavy cangues and locks.
- 枷锁。Sīxiǎng de jiā suǒ xūyào kào jiàoyù hé fǎnsī lái dǎpò.Mental shackles need to be broken through education and reflection.
- 枷锁，。Tā zhōngyú zhèngtuō le jiātíng de jiā suǒ, zhuīqiú zìjǐ de mèngxiǎng.She finally broke free from the shackles of family and pursued her own dreams.
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