hobbles; hobbled; hobbling
hobbles; hobbled; hobbling
Learner's definition of HOBBLE
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[no object] : to walk with difficulty because of injury or weakness蹒跚;跛行 2
[+ object] : to slow the movement, progress, or action of (someone or something)束缚;妨碍 -
Critics say that his policies will hobble [=hamper] economic growth.批评者认为他的政策会束缚经济发展。
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She is sometimes hobbled by self-doubt.她有时被自我怀疑所束缚。
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He has been hobbled by a knee injury.他一直因膝盖有伤而行动不便。
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[+ object] : to keep (an animal) from straying or wandering by tying two legs together捆缚牲畜两条腿(以防止走失)