crippled
US /ˈkrɪp.əld/
UK /ˈkrɪp.əld/
形容词
1.
瘫痪的, 受损严重的
severely damaged or unable to function properly
示例:
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The country's crippled economy is struggling to recover.
该国瘫痪的经济正艰难复苏。
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The ship was left crippled after the storm.
暴风雨后，船只受损严重。
2.
残疾的, 跛的
having a physical disability that prevents normal movement (now often considered offensive when referring to people)
示例:
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He was crippled by polio as a child.
他小时候因患小儿麻痹症而残疾。
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The accident left him crippled for life.
那场事故使他终身残疾。