clip sb.’s wings

中文含义： 限制某人的自由或权力，削弱其能力或影响力。

英语词性： 动词短语

美式音标： klɪpz sbz wɪŋz

同义词： curb, restrict, limit, curtail, hinder

易混淆单词： clipper（与削弱的意思无关，意为剪刀、快速船只等）

双语例句：

  • His parents clipped his wings and didn’t allow him to pursue his dream of becoming an artist.
  • Her new responsibilities at work have clipped her wings and she no longer has time for her hobbies.
  • 他的父母限制了他的自由，不让他实现成为艺术家的梦想。
  • 她在工作中担负的新职责限制了她的自由，不再有时间从事自己的爱好。