be chained to the oar

v.

  1. 长时间地被迫做苦工

网络词典

be chained to the oar

英 biː ˈtʃeɪndəd təu ðɔːr 美 biː ˈtʃeɪndəd təʊ ðɔːr
动词短语 中文翻译:被束缚在桨上
同义词: ['be bound to', 'be confined to', 'be tied to例句:1. The sailors were chained to the oars and had to row back and forth.(水手们被束缚在桨上,不得不来回划船。)']

例句:

  1. 1. The sailors were chained to the oars and had to row back and forth.
    水手们被束缚在桨上,不得不来回划船。
  2. 2.The old man was bound to his chair and couldn't move.
    老人被束缚在他的椅子上,动弹不得。
  3. 3. They were tied to their desks and had no choice but to work.
    他们被绑在办公桌上,别无选择只能工作。