crippling
US /ˈkrɪp.əl.ɪŋ/
UK /ˈkrɪp.əl.ɪŋ/

形容词
1.
致残的, 使人瘫痪的
causing a severe and disabling injury or condition
示例:
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He suffered a crippling back injury that ended his career.
他遭受了致残的背部受伤,结束了他的职业生涯。
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The disease can have a crippling effect on the joints.
这种疾病可能对关节产生致残的影响。
2.
毁灭性的, 严重的
causing severe financial or economic damage
示例:
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The country faced crippling debt.
该国面临 crippling 债务。
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The sanctions had a crippling effect on the economy.
制裁对经济产生了毁灭性影响。
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