hobbling
US /ˈhɑb.lɪŋ/
UK /ˈhɒb.lɪŋ/
动词
1.
蹒跚, 跛行
to walk with difficulty because of injury or disability
示例:
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He was hobbling along on crutches after his accident.
事故后，他拄着拐杖蹒跚而行。
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The old man was hobbling slowly down the street.
老人蹒跚地走在街上。
2.
束缚, 拴住
to restrict the movement of a horse or other animal by tying its legs together
示例:
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The rancher had to hobble the wild horse to prevent it from running away.
牧场主不得不束缚野马，以防它跑掉。
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They used ropes to hobble the cattle during branding.
他们在烙印时用绳子束缚牛。
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