to hobble
01
びっこを引く, 不自由に歩く
to walk unsteadily or clumsily due to sustaining injuries or physical limitations
02
妨げる, 複雑にする
to restrict or complicate development, success, or actions
例
The new regulations hobble the company ’s ability to innovate.
新しい規制は、企業の革新能力を妨げます。
His lack of experience will hobble his chances of getting the promotion.
経験不足が昇進のチャンスを阻むでしょう。
03
足を縛る, 足枷をはめる
strap the foreleg and hind leg together on each side (of a horse) in order to keep the legs on the same side moving in unison
Hobble
01
びっこ, 足を引きずること
the act of walking with difficulty or a pronounced limp due to pain, stiffness, or impairment in the legs or feet
例
His hobble was evident after he hurt his foot playing soccer.
サッカーをしていて足を怪我した後、彼のびっこは明らかだった。
With a hobble, he made his way to the doctor's office for a check-up.
足を引きずりながら、彼は検診のために医者の診察室に向かった。
語彙ツリー
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