禁锢jìngù 1.封建时代统治集团禁止异己的人做官或不许他们参加政治活动。{(of a feudal ruling group) bar dissidents from holding office or taking part in political activities} 2.关押;监禁{keep in custody; imprison}: ～犯人。{keep prisoners behind bars} 3.束缚;强力限制{confine; shackle}: 这些陈规陋习成了～人们精神的枷锁。{These outdated rules and regulations have shackled people's minds.}