plural limbs
plural limbs
Learner's definition of LIMB
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1
: a leg or arm肢;腿;臂 -
Many soldiers died in the battle, and many lost limbs.很多士兵在战斗中阵亡,还有很多断臂缺腿。
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an artificial limb假肢
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a dog with an injured limb腿受伤的狗
2
: a large branch of a tree(树的)大枝,主枝 — see color picture on this page
out on a limb
: in or into a risky or dangerous position or situation处于(或进入)危险境地 -
She went out on a limb to help you. [=she took a chance; she did something that meant she could be criticized or harmed in some way]她冒险来帮助你。
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If you try to oppose the boss yourself, you're likely to get caught out on a limb.如果你想和老板作对,那你可能会陷入危险境地。
risk life and limb
— see 1life
tear (someone) limb from limb
: to attack or kill (someone) in a very violent way凶残地攻击(或杀害);撕裂肢体 — limbed
/ˈlɪmd/ adjective —
used in combination用于合成词