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
You've been working late
你一直工作到很晚
Take it easy.
别紧张。
Latham made another attempt a week later and got within half a mile of Dover, but he was unlucky again.