trammel

英 [ˈtræml]

美 [ˈtræml]

v.  限制，束缚，阻碍(某人的活动自由)
n.  限制; 渔网; 椭圆规; 量规

过去分词：trammelled　过去式：trammelled　复数：trammels　第三人称单数：trammels　现在分词：trammelling　

GRE

BNC.46321 / COCA.42080

牛津词典

verb

• 限制，束缚，阻碍（某人的活动自由）
  to limit sb's freedom of movement or activity

英英释义

noun

• a restraint that confines or restricts freedom (especially something used to tie down or restrain a prisoner)
  Synonym:shacklebondhamper
• a restraint that is used to teach a horse to amble
• an adjustable pothook set in a fireplace
• a fishing net with three layers
  Synonym:trammel net

verb

• place limits on (extent or access)
  1. restrict the use of this parking lot
  2. limit the time you can spend with your friends
  Synonym:restrictrestrainlimitboundconfinethrottle
• catch in or as if in a trap
  1. The men trap foxes
  Synonym:trapentrapsnareensnare

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