crutch
UK/krʌtʃ/US
GREC2
Definitions
n.
A staff or support fitting under the armpit, used by a person who has difficulty walking; something relied on as a prop or support
拐杖；依赖的支撑物
v.
To support or prop up with or as if with a crutch
用拐杖支撑；支撑
Root Breakdown
Native Englishcrutchother
=crutch
Example Sentences
- 1.
After his injury, he used a crutch to help him walk.
- 2.
She relied too much on her parents as a crutch throughout her life.