"have your hands tied" 怎么发音
expression
HAV yor HANDZ TYD
HAV yaw HANDZ TYD
释义
To be unable to do anything to help or change a situation, usually because of rules or restrictions.
IPA 音标
美式英语
ˈhæv/ /ˈjɔɹ/, /ˈjʊɹ/ /ˈhændz/, /ˈhænz/ /ˈtaɪd
英式英语
hæv/ /jˈɔː/ /hˈændz/ /tˈaɪd
简化发音
美式
HAV yor HANDZ TYD
英式
HAV yaw HANDZ TYD
语境中听
I want to help, but I have my hands tied.
The teacher has her hands tied and can't change the rule.
Sorry, I have my hands tied because of company policy.
I'd love to give you a discount, but my manager has his hands tied.