lame
UK/leim/US
IELTSB2
Definitions
adj.
Unable to walk properly due to injury or disability; unconvincing or weak.
跛的，瘸的；无说服力的，差劲的
v.
To cause a person or animal to become unable to walk properly.
使跛，使残废
n.
A fabric interwoven with metallic threads; a dull or socially inept person.
金属丝织物；无聊或不合群的人
Root Breakdown
Native Englishlameother
=lame
Common Collocations
- 1.lame horse瘸马
- 2.lame excuse蹩脚的借口
- 3.lame duck跛脚鸭
Example Sentences
- 1.
The horse was lame and could not run.
- 2.
His excuse was lame and unconvincing.