hamstring

'hæmstriŋ

GRE Collins 1

n. one of the tendons at the back of the knee
v. make ineffective or powerless
v. cripple by cutting the hamstring

n. 后腿腱
vt. 切断腿腱使成跛腿, 使瘫痪

Collins 星级

17,508

BNC 频率

11,057

使用频率

ham指的是大腿后侧的肉，string可以理解为绳索或线。结合起来可以想象大腿后侧的肌腱像绳索一样连接着骨头，形成“hamstring”这个词。

例句

1. He injured his hamstring while running in the marathon.

他在马拉松比赛中跑步时拉伤了腿筋。

2. Stretching before exercise can help prevent hamstring injuries.

运动前拉伸可以帮助预防腿筋受伤。

3. The coach advised him to rest his hamstring for a few days.

教练建议他休息几天以保护腿筋。