
好词典

源自古英语 lama,与德语 lahm 同源,最初指身体残疾,后引申为'不充分的'含义。
❶ 指人或动物因受伤或疾病导致行走困难,通常指腿脚不便。也可形容借口或解释显得无力、难以令人信服。
“The horse was lame after the race.”
(这匹马在比赛后跛了脚。)
“He gave a lame excuse for being late.”
(他为迟到找了个站不住脚的借口。)
❶ 使受伤致残,通常指使动物或人的腿脚受伤而行动不便。
“The accident lamed the cyclist for life.”
(这次事故使那位自行车手终身残疾。)
“The cruel owner lamed the dog intentionally.”
(残忍的主人故意弄瘸了那只狗。)
lame duck — 指失去影响力或即将卸任的人,尤指政治人物;也指经营困难的企业。
“The president became a lame duck after the election.”
(这位总统在选举后成了跛脚鸭。)