单词 | hamstrung |
释义 | hamstring1 of 2noun ham·string ˈham-ˌstriŋ 1 a : either of two groups of tendons at the back of the human knee b : any of three muscles at the back of the thigh that function to flex and rotate the leg and extend the thigh 2 : a large tendon above and behind the hock of a quadruped hamstring 2 of 2verb hamstrung ˈham-ˌstrəŋ ; hamstringing ˈham-ˌstriŋ-iŋ transitive verb 1 : to make ineffective or powerless : cripple hamstrung by guilt 2 : to cripple by cutting the leg tendons hamstrung 1 of 2 adjective1 as in unsuccessful not producing the desired result several hamstrung attempts to reorganize the local parent-teacher association were made Synonyms & Similar Words Relevance
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2 as in paralyzed unable to act or achieve one's purpose hamstrung by recent congressional limitations on executive power, the president can do little in this situation Synonyms & Similar Words
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hamstrung 2 of 2verbas in crippled to render powerless, ineffective, or unable to move the downtown development committee claims that it's hamstrung by city ordinances protecting historic buildings Synonyms & Similar Words
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