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
He came up with a bright idea.
他想到一个妙主意。
I have no idea what they're going to say, so I'll have to play it by ear.