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straitjacket    音标拼音: [str'etdʒ,ækət]
n. 紧身衣

紧身衣

straitjacket
n 1: anything immaterial that severely hinders or confines;
"they defected because Russian dance was in a
straitjacket"; "the government is operating in an economic
straitjacket"
2: a garment similar to a jacket that is used to bind the arms
tightly against the body as a means of restraining a violent
person [synonym: {straitjacket}, {straightjacket}]

Strait-jacket \Strait"-jack`et\, n.
A dress of strong materials for restraining maniacs or those
who are violently delirious. It has long sleeves, which are
closed at the ends, confining the hands, and may be tied
behind the back.
[1913 Webster]


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  • Straitjacket - Wikipedia
    A straitjacket is a garment shaped like a jacket with long sleeves that surpass the tips of the wearer's fingers Its most typical use is restraining people who may cause harm to themselves or others
  • Straitjackets Are Still in Use, Just Not Where You Think
    Straitjackets, also known as strait vests, were historically used as a form of restraint in mental health settings to immobilize individuals exhibiting violent or erratic behavior, with the intention of preventing harm to themselves or others Are straitjackets still used?
  • STRAITJACKET Definition Meaning - Merriam-Webster
    The meaning of STRAITJACKET is a cover or overgarment of strong material (such as canvas) used to bind the body and especially the arms closely in restraining a violent prisoner or patient
  • Straitjackets: The History of an Archaic Restraint Device
    Straitjackets, originally known as 'strait-waistcoats', were invented in the Georgian era to physically restrain people in psychiatric asylums
  • STRAITJACKET | English meaning - Cambridge Dictionary
    STRAITJACKET definition: 1 a strong piece of special clothing that ties the arms to the body and is used for limiting the… Learn more
  • Tortured Remedy: The Shocking History of the Straitjacket
    The story of the straitjacket is one of misguided attempts at treatment descending into cruelty and abuse It reveals how easily good intentions can lead to institutionalized inhumanity in the absence of empathy, oversight and a willingness to question the status quo
  • Straitjacket - Saint Louis Science Center
    Straitjacket – Date unknown Did you know that the straitjacket was invented as early as the 18th century in France? It was intended to prevent people with mental disorders from hurting themselves or others, and as a tool of restraint to help a patient regain self-control
  • Straitjacket Definition Meaning | Britannica Dictionary
    STRAITJACKET meaning: a jacket that has long arms which can be tied together behind someone's back and that is used to control the movements of a violent prisoner or patient sometimes used figuratively
  • straitjacket noun - Definition, pictures, pronunciation and usage notes . . .
    a piece of clothing like a jacket with long arms that can be tied together, used to control a person who is violent and thought to be likely to harm themselves or others (disapproving) a thing that stops something from growing or developing The government has been caught in the straitjacket of debt
  • STRAITJACKET - Definition Translations | Collins English Dictionary
    A straitjacket is a special jacket used to tie the arms of a violent person tightly around their body Occasionally his behavior became so uncontrollable that he had to be placed in a straitjacket If you describe an idea or a situation as a straitjacket, you mean that it is very limited and restricting





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