What does cripple mean?

To severely damage something's ability to function To cause a serious injury that limits someone's movement

How is cripple pronounced?

UK /ˈkrɪpəl/, US /ˈkrɪpəl/.

/ˈkrɪpəl/

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严重削弱；使陷入瘫痪

v. To severely damage something's ability to function

严重削弱；使陷入瘫痪

v. To cause a serious injury that limits someone's movement

使身体严重伤残

The power cut crippled our heating system all evening.

停电让我们的供暖系统瘫痪了整整一个晚上。

A prolonged drought can cripple agricultural production, reducing rural incomes and increasing food prices across the country.

长期干旱可能重创农业生产，降低农村收入，并推高全国食品价格。

名词指人有冒犯性；动词常指经济或系统受重创。

作名词指残障人士时具有冒犯性，应避免。

What does cripple mean?: To severely damage something's ability to function To cause a serious injury that limits someone's movement
How is cripple pronounced?: UK /ˈkrɪpəl/, US /ˈkrɪpəl/. Use the audio buttons above to listen.