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
I believe my English fluency is quite good.
我认为自己的英语相当的流利。
Shall I carry this for you?
要不要我帮您拿这件东西?
the strangest of them being perhaps the hovercraft.