1640s as a decorative addition to a sleeve; 1690s as a type of restraining device, from hand (n.) + cuff (n.). Old English had hondcops "a pair of hand cuffs," but the modern word is a re-invention. The verb is first attested 1720. Related: Handcuffed; handcuffing.
双语例句
1. They tried to handcuff him but, despite his injuries, he fought his way free.
他们试图把他铐起来，但尽管有伤在身，他还是奋力挣脱了。
来自柯林斯例句
2. The police search and handcuff both men.
警官对他们俩进行了搜身,给他们上了手铐.
来自辞典例句
3. Something, such as a handcuff, that resembles a wrist ornament.
类似于手腕装饰物的东西, 如手铐.
来自互联网
4. I done handcuff lightning and put thunder in jail.
我把电公拷上手铐,把雷母送进牢房.
来自互联网
5. The soldiers handcuff the ring leader and cover his head.
