albatross
albatross
al∙ba∙tross / ˈælbəˌtrɔs ; ˈælbətrɔs /
◙noun [C]
1. a very large white sea bird
• 信天翁〔一种白色的大海鸟〕
2. an albatross (around your neck), something that causes problems for you and prevents you from succeeding
• 枷锁,包袱:
»The issue has become a political albatross for the government.
那件事成了政府的政治包袱。