plural crutches
plural crutches
Learner's definition of CRUTCH
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: a long stick with a padded piece at the top that fits under a person's arm(架在腋下的)T形拐杖;腋杖 —
usually plural通常用复数 ◊ People who have difficulty walking often use crutches to help them walk.行走有困难的人常靠撑着腋杖走路。
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He's able to walk short distances with crutches but prefers his wheelchair.他拄着腋杖能走一小段路,可他宁愿坐轮椅。
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I was on crutches [=I was using crutches to walk] for six weeks after I broke my leg.摔断腿之后,我有六周都是架着腋杖行走的。
— see picture at hospital 2
usually disapproving : something that a person uses too much for help or support依赖;依靠