戴着镣铐 meaning in English

be in irons

Tom, whose fetters didn't prevent his taking a moderate circuit, had drawn near the side of the boat, and stood listlessly gazing over the bank .
汤姆的手脚虽然戴着镣铐，还可以勉强在周围活动活动，他慢慢走到船边，靠在栏杆上无精打采地朝岸上凝视着。
The criminal was in irons , but made good his escape
这犯人戴着镣铐，但还是逃跑了。
The rebels were brought back in chains
叛军戴着镣铐被押了回来。