Definition
To restrict someone's freedom or power.
剪掉翅膀（限制自由）
The new regulations seem to be clipping the wings of the employees.
新規定似乎正在限制員工的自由。
He has always wanted to start his own business, but family responsibilities have clipped his wings.
他一直想創辦自己的事業，但家庭責任限制了他的自由。
Overprotectiveness can clip a child's wings and hinder their growth.
過度保護可能會限制孩子的自由並阻礙他們的成長。