〈古,冒犯〉 残疾人,跛子。
a person with a severe limitation of a specified kind
有严重缺陷者
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an emotional cripple .情感严重不健全的人。
cause (someone) to become unable to move or walk properly
使跛;使伤残
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a young student was crippled for life 一个年轻学生终身残疾了
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[as adj.
crippling ]a crippling disease 一种致残的疾病。
cause severe and disabling damage to (a machine)
严重损坏(机器);使(机器)陷于瘫痪
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[as adj.
crippled ]the pilot displayed skill and nerve in landing the crippled plane .飞行员在驾驶严重受损的飞机着陆时表现出了高超的技术和巨大的勇气。
cause a severe and almost insuperable problem for
给…造成了严重的简直难以克服的问题
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developing countries are crippled by their debts .债务使发展中国家陷入瘫痪。
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