| 释义 |
●tie sb’s ˈhands (often used in the passive 常用于被动语态) stop sb doing sth, by taking away their power or freedom 使某人受束缚；撤消某人的权力（或自由）◆Employers now have the right to dismiss workers who go on strike and this has tied the unions’ hands considerably.现在雇主有权解雇罢工的工人，这使得工会大受束缚。◆I’m afraid my hands are tied. I can’t allow anyone to bring visitors into the club. It’s against the rules.恐怕我权力有限，不能让人带访客进俱乐部，这是违反规定的。 OPP get, have, etc. a free hand |