You can expect that noose (束缚) to continue to tighten.
2017年12月六级真题（第三套）阅读 Section B
柯林斯高阶英汉双解学习词典释义
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绳套;套索;活扣
A noose is a circular loop at the end of a piece of rope or wire. A noose is tied with a knot that allows it to be tightened, and it is usually used to trap animals or hang people.
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束缚;圈套;陷阱
You can refer to something that traps people in a difficult situation as a noose around their neck.