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limp

释义

limp

adjective

UK /lɪmp/

Word Forms

adjective	limp
comparative	limper
superlative	limpest

1
not firm, stiff, or strong
a limp salad
limp and lifeless hair
Synonyms and related words
Weak and easy to damage or break
weak
fragile
frail
2
done without energy or enthusiasm
a limp effort
Synonyms and related words
Words used to describe actions and activities
actions speak louder than words
amateur
at someone’s request/at the request of someone

limp

adjective

US /lɪmp/

Word Forms

adjective	limp
comparative	limper
superlative	limpest

1
not firm, stiff, or strong
a limp salad
limp and lifeless hair
Synonyms and related words
Weak and easy to damage or break
weak
fragile
frail
2
done without energy or enthusiasm
a limp effort
Synonyms and related words
Words used to describe actions and activities
actions speak louder than words
amateur
at someone’s request/at the request of someone

limp

noun singular

UK /lɪmp/

1
a way of walking that is affected by an injured leg or foot
Rachel walks with a slight limp.
Synonyms and related words
Ways of walking
gait
limp
pace

limp

noun singular

US /lɪmp/

1
a way of walking that is affected by an injured leg or foot
Rachel walks with a slight limp.
Synonyms and related words
Ways of walking
gait
limp
pace

limp

verb intransitive

UK /lɪmp/

Word Forms

present tense
I/you/we/they	limp
he/she/it	limps
present participle	limping
past tense	limped
past participle	limped

1
to walk with difficulty because of an injured leg or foot
Coyne limped off the pitch with an ankle injury.
He was limping slightly and he looked tired.
Synonyms and related words
To walk unsteadily or with difficulty
stumble
stagger
limp
2
to move or continue existing with difficulty
The yacht is limping towards the island.
limp along:
The council will have to limp along until fresh elections can be organized.
Synonyms and related words
To continue despite difficulties
come through
exist
last

limp

verb intransitive

US /lɪmp/

Word Forms

present tense
I/you/we/they	limp
he/she/it	limps
present participle	limping
past tense	limped
past participle	limped

1
to walk with difficulty because of an injured leg or foot
Ewing limped off the court with an ankle injury.
He was limping slightly and he looked tired.
Synonyms and related words
To walk unsteadily or with difficulty
stumble
stagger
limp
2
to move or continue existing with difficulty
The yacht is limping toward the island.
limp along:
The company will have to limp along until new capital can be raised.
Synonyms and related words
To continue despite difficulties
come through
exist
last

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