noun · a metaphorical spell or set of rules used to control someone or inhibit their freedom

这些过时的规章制度成了束缚员工积极性的紧箍咒。

noun · the Band-tightening Spell used by Tang Sanzang to control the Monkey King in the novel Journey to the West

唐僧一念紧箍咒，孙悟空就头痛欲裂。