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
You can put it that way.
你可以那样说。
I'm glad to hear about your promotion.
我很高兴听到你升迁的消息。
Collecting as a serous hobby is quite different and has many advantages.