ball and chain

中文含义： 枷锁；桎梏；沉重负担

英语词性： idiom

美式发音： /bɔl ənd tʃeɪn/

同义词： shackle, fetter, burden, weight

易混淆单词： belt, band, strap

双语例句：

1. The debt was like a ball and chain around his ankle.
这笔债务就像他脚踝上的沉重枷锁。

2. I feel as though I am wearing a ball and chain, unable to move on with my life.
我感觉自己像戴着沉重枷锁一样，无法继续生活。