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hamstring

/ˈhæmˌstrɪŋ/ American
Picture: hamstring
  • n. 腿筋
  • v. 阻碍, 妨碍
Definition
  • n. a tendon at the back of the knee
  • v. to prevent someone or something from working effectively
Example
New rules could hamstring small businesses trying to grow quickly.
新规定可能会束缚那些想快速发展的小企业。