hobble

hobble [ˈhɔbl] vi.

1. ■ 跛行, 蹒跚(along, about)

2. ■ (言行)不痛快; (诗)不流畅

The old man hobbled along with the help of his grandson. 老人在他的孙子挽扶下蹒跚而行。

This poet is well-known for his -bling verses. 这位诗人以他韵律不全的诗而闻名。

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词性变化

hobble [ˈhɔbl] vt.

1. ■ 使跛行

2. ■ 使窘困; 妨碍

3. ■ 缚住(马等的腿)

n.

1. ■ 跛行

2. ■ 困难; 窘惑

3. ■ 马的脚绊

4. ■ 韵律不全的诗

be in [get into] a (nice) hobble 陷于窘境, 进退维谷

hobble skirt 膝以下窄狭的裙子

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继承用法

hobblingly adv.