golden cage

language: zh

definitions

  1. A situation characterized by material wealth and comfort that severely restricts personal freedom and autonomy.
    zh: 奢华的牢笼
  2. A relationship or lifestyle that offers prestige and security but prevents genuine happiness or self-expression.
    zh: 优渥的枷锁
  3. A literal cage constructed from gold or gold-plated materials, often used for decoration or housing pets.
    zh: 黄金鸟笼

examples

  1. "The palace is a golden cage," she whispered to her mother.

    “这座宫殿是个金丝笼，”她对母亲低声说道。

  2. She realized her marriage was a golden cage that prevented her from pursuing her career.

    她意识到她的婚姻是一个金丝笼，阻碍了她追求事业。

  3. The museum displayed a golden cage once used to house exotic birds for royalty.

    博物馆展示了一个曾用于关养皇室异域鸟类的黄金鸟笼。