1. The millstone was used to grind wheat into flour.
磨石被用来把小麦磨成面粉。

2. He felt his debt was a millstone around his neck.
他觉得债务是压在他身上的沉重负担。

3. The old millstone still stands in the village.
村里仍然矗立着那块旧磨石。

4. These responsibilities became a millstone in her career.
这些责任成了她职业生涯中的沉重负担。

A: Do you think this job is a millstone for you?
A：你觉得这份工作是你的负担吗？

B: Yes, it sometimes feels like a millstone around my neck.
B：是的，有时感觉它像压在我脖子上的磨石。

1) 用于研磨谷物的传统石器

2) 比喻沉重负担或压力来源

3) 象征长期困扰的障碍

1. 磨石；磨盘

e.g.The millstone turned slowly in the old mill.
磨石在旧磨坊中缓慢转动。

2. 沉重负担（比喻）

e.g.Debt became a millstone around his neck.
债务成了他沉重的负担。

noun

1. A large heavy stone used for grinding grain, or something that causes great difficulty or burden.

Synonym: burden, weight