To be constrained or held back by numerous factors, making it impossible to act freely or independently; to be entangled by various restrictions.
他想要发展新项目，却因资金和人员的限制而神牵鬼制，进展缓慢。
He wanted to develop a new project, but he was held back by financial and personnel constraints, making progress slow.
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Early Modern
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