In 1845, they finally threw off the yoke of foreign rule.

【throw】年，他们终于摆脱了外国统治的枷锁。

I think I should have emphasised his patience with the unsuitable mate, and the compassion which made him unwilling to throw off the yoke that oppressed him.

我想我将在思特里克兰德如何委曲求全这件事上多费些笔墨，他如何心存怜悯，不愿贸然甩掉折磨他的枷锁。