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choke chain noun[ C ] uk /ˈtʃəʊk ˌtʃeɪn/ us /ˈtʃoʊk ˌtʃeɪn/ a chain in the form of a loop(= a circle that can be made tighter), put around a dog's neck to prevent it from pulling on its lead: (狗的)紧缩项圈 Continue walking at your own speed, pulling slightly on the leash in order to tighten the choke chain.继续以你自己的速度行走,轻拉狗链,以便收一下紧缩项圈。 Steve Wisbauer/Stockbyte/GettyImages When the dog pulls ahead while on the leash, the choke chain tightens and it will experience discomfort. Dogs should not be yanked cruelly on choke chains and punished physically if they don't do as they're told. A surprising number of owners put up with dogs that pull on every walk and some old-fashioned trainers still recommend choke chains. My pup won't stop pulling on his lead, even though I use a choke chain. SMART Vocabulary: related words and phrases Cords, ropes, cables & string bell pull bowline bungee cable catgut cord fibre halter halyard harness landline lanyard lariat lasso rein shackles shock cord stringed stringy tether
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