Definition
To be significantly restricted in one's actions or choices due to the burden of someone or something.
受到拖累，行动受限
She felt that taking care of her elderly parents was like having a heavy burden around her neck, making it difficult to pursue her dreams.
她觉得照顾年迈的父母就像脖子上挂着沉重的负担，让她难以追求自己的梦想。
He has so many debts hanging round his neck that he finds it difficult to start a new business.
他背负着太多的债务，以至于难以开始新的事业。
During the economic downturn, many companies found that large overheads were hanging round their necks, limiting their growth.
在经济低迷期间，许多公司发现高昂的运营成本就像脖子上挂着的负担，限制了它们的发展。