
好词典

源自中古英语 maymen,受古法语 mahaignier(伤害)影响,最终源于拉丁语 mancus(残缺的)。
❶ 指因受伤或暴力导致身体部位严重受损或永久性残缺,通常强调功能丧失或外观毁损。
“The explosion maimed several bystanders, leaving them without limbs.”
(爆炸导致数名旁观者伤残,他们失去了四肢。)
“He was maimed in a car accident and now uses a wheelchair.”
(他在车祸中致残,现在需要使用轮椅。)
❶ 比喻严重损害某事物的功能或完整性,使其无法正常运作。
“The scandal maimed the politician's reputation beyond repair.”
(丑闻彻底毁掉了这位政治家的声誉。)
“Budget cuts have maimed the school's music program.”
(预算削减严重损害了学校的音乐课程。)
❶ 描述人或动物因受伤而导致身体残缺或功能丧失的状态。
“The maimed soldier received a medal for his bravery.”
(这位伤残士兵因英勇表现获得了勋章。)
“Veterinarians treated the maimed stray dog.”
(兽医们救治了这只伤残的流浪狗。)
maimed for life — 形容受伤导致终身残疾,强调永久性的身体损伤。
“The industrial accident left him maimed for life.”
(那次工业事故使他终身残疾。)