| 单词 | lame |
| 释义 | lame (leɪm ) Word forms: lamer , lamest 1. adjective If someone is lame, they are unable to walk properly because of damage to one or both of their legs. He was aware that she was lame in one leg. [+ in] David had to pull out of the Championships when his horse went lame. Synonyms: crippled, limping, hobbling, game The lame are people who are lame. This use could cause offence. ...the wounded and the lame of the last war. lameness uncountable noun Persistent damage or inadequate healing may lead to chronic lameness. 2. adjective If you describe something, for example an excuse, argument, or remark, as lame, you mean that it is poor or weak. He mumbled some lame excuse about having gone to sleep. All our theories sound pretty lame. Synonyms: unconvincing, poor, pathetic, inadequate lamely adverb [ADVERB with verb] 'Lovely house,' I said lamely. lamé (lɑːmeɪ , US læmeɪ ) uncountable noun Lamé is cloth that has threads of gold or silver woven into it, which make it reflect light. ...a silver lamé dress. Idioms: a lame duck someone or something with little real power, for example a politician or a government when their period of office is coming to an end In announcing your retirement ahead of time, do you become a lame duck? someone who is in a very weak position and who needs support Elizabeth often invites lame ducks to spend Christmas with us. Easy Learning Idioms Dictionary. Copyright © HarperCollins Publishers Translations: Chinese: 跛足的 Japanese: びっこの |
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