millstone
n
1 either of a pair of flat circular stones between which grain is ground 磨石; 磨盘.
2 (idm 习语) a millstone round one's/sb's `neck heavy burden or responsibility 沉重的负担或责任
My debts were like a millstone round my neck. 我欠的债像是在脖子上套著个磨盘.
🗣️ 情景例句
Do I get a better price if I buy in bulk?
我多买能便宜一点吗?
I don't feel up to going to work today.
我今天不舒服,不能上班。
At the same time, a number of teenagers climbed on to the dish and held a little party of their own.