thraldom

For centuries the people lived in thraldom to a cruel ruler.

用法提示：thraldom 作名词，表示受他人支配的奴役状态，常与 in 搭配。

She finally escaped the thraldom of her old job and started her own business.

用法提示：thraldom 为名词，此处比喻束缚或枷锁，作 escape 的宾语。

The novel describes the gradual move from thraldom to freedom.

用法提示：thraldom 为名词，与 freedom 相对，表示奴役状态。