be a slave to something

Related to word: slave

Idiom

Definition

  1. To be excessively controlled or influenced by something; to be addicted to or dependent on something.

    受…控制

    • He's a complete workaholic; he's a slave to his job.

      他是个完全的工作狂;他被工作奴役了。

    • She checks her social media every day; she feels like a slave to it.

      她每天都查看社交媒体;她觉得自己被它奴役了。

    • Many people find themselves slaves to their cell phones, unable to put them down.

      许多人发现自己被手机奴役,无法放下它们。