hamstring
UK/'hæmstriŋ/US
GREC2
Definitions
n.
One of the tendons or muscles at the back of the knee and thigh
腘绳肌腱，大腿后侧肌腱
v.
To cripple by cutting the hamstring tendon; to severely limit the effectiveness of someone or something
切断腿腱使跛；使瘫痪，严重削弱
Root Breakdown
Native Englishhamstringother
=hamstring
Example Sentences
- 1.
The athlete suffered a hamstring injury that sidelined him for weeks.
- 2.
The sanctions were designed to hamstring the enemy's military capabilities.