1640s as a decorative addition to a sleeve; 1690s as a type of restraining device, from hand (n.) + cuff (n.). Old English had hondcops "a pair of hand cuffs," but the modern word is a re-invention. The verb is first attested 1720. Related: Handcuffed; handcuffing.
雙語例句
1. They tried to handcuff him but, despite his injuries, he fought his way free.
他們試圖把他銬起來，但盡管有傷在身，他還是奮力掙脫了。
來自柯林斯例句
2. The police search and handcuff both men.
警官對他們倆進行了搜身,給他們上了手銬.
來自辭典例句
3. Something, such as a handcuff, that resembles a wrist ornament.
類似于手腕裝飾物的東西, 如手銬.
來自互聯(lián)網(wǎng)
4. I done handcuff lightning and put thunder in jail.
我把電公拷上手銬,把雷母送進牢房.
來自互聯(lián)網(wǎng)
5. The soldiers handcuff the ring leader and cover his head.