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crippling

/ˈkrɪpəlɪŋ/ American
  • adj. 严重削弱的, 使瘫痪的, 难以承受的
Definition
  • adj. causing severe and lasting damage or difficulty
Example
The company suffered crippling losses during the economic recession.
这家公司在经济衰退期间遭受了重创性的损失。