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to lame
01
storpicare, rendere zoppo
to cause someone to lose the use of a limb, particularly a leg
Transitive: to lame sb
Esempi
The disease progressed rapidly, threatening to lame the patient's ability to walk.
La malattia è progredita rapidamente, minacciando di zoppicare la capacità del paziente di camminare.
lame
01
zoppo, storpio
having difficulty walking or moving due to disability in the feet or legs
Esempi
The lame duckling was unable to keep pace with its siblings in the pond.
Il paperottolo zoppo non riusciva a tenere il passo con i suoi fratelli nello stagno.
02
debole, poco convincente
weak, unconvincing, or not exciting
InformalEsempi
The teacher dismissed the student ’s lame excuse for not completing the homework.
Quella festa era così noiosa – tutti se ne sono andati entro le dieci.
Lame
01
un incompetente, un imbranato
someone who doesn't understand what is going on
Lame
01
lame, tessuto laminato
a fabric that is typically made with metallic threads, giving it a shiny or glittering appearance, often used for eveningwear or festive attire
