crutch

krʌtʃ
GRE Collins 1

英文释义

n. a wooden or metal staff that fits under the armpit and reaches to the ground; used by disabled person while walking
n. anything that serves as an expedient

中文翻译

n. 拐杖, 支撑, 依靠
vt. 支撑

1
Collins 星级
14,340
BNC 频率
11,589
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记忆技巧

crutch 这个词没有明显的词根词缀，但它的来源是古英语“cruce”，表示支撑的工具。

例句

1. He used a crutch to help him walk after his ankle injury.
他在脚踝受伤后用拐杖帮助自己走路。
2. The crutch gave her the support she needed to regain her balance.
拐杖给了她恢复平衡所需的支持。
3. After his leg healed, he no longer needed the crutch.
他的腿恢复后，他不再需要拐杖。

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