crippling

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(往复)曲折, 断裂, 临界的, 极限的

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cripplings 复数 cripplings more crippling 比较级 most crippling 最高级

释义与例句

n.
  1. 1.

    The act by which somebody or something is crippled.

    可数 不可数
v.
  1. 1.

    present participle and gerund of cripple

adj. C2
  1. 1.

    That cripples or incapacitates

    crippling depression

  2. 2.

    Causing a severe and insurmountable problem; detrimental.

    The high cost of capital has a crippling effect on many small firms.

  3. 3.

    Causing serious injuries, damage, or harm; damaging.

    crippling debt

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