limp

Lacking stiffness, firmness, or strength; often used to describe something that is not rigid or is weak in structure.

ruОтсутствие жёсткости, твёрдости или прочности; часто используется для описания чего-то нежёсткого или слабого по структуре.esFalta de rigidez, firmeza o resistencia; se usa a menudo para describir algo que no es rígido o que es débil en su estructura, como un cuerpo sin tono o un objeto que se dobla con facilidad.frQui manque de fermeté, de rigidité ou de vigueur ; se dit de quelque chose de mou, sans tenue, ou d'une personne sans énergie.deFehlende Festigkeit, Steifheit oder Stabilität; wird oft verwendet, um etwas zu beschreiben, das weich, schwach oder kraftlos ist.ptQue não tem rigidez, firmeza ou resistência; frequentemente usado para descrever algo macio, mole ou sem força na estrutura.zh指缺乏硬度、支撑力或强度的状态；常用来形容柔软、松软或结构上无力、松垮的事物。arصفة تدل على انعدام الصلابة أو الشد أو المتانة، وتُستخدم لوصف شيء رخو أو ضعيف البنية أو فاتر العزم.

1. Not firm or stiff B1 formal

   Lacking firmness, stiffness, or rigidity; easily bent or drooping.

   • The lettuce was limp and unappetizing.
   • His handshake was limp and weak.
   • The flowers were limp from lack of water.

   ruНе твердый или не жесткийesFlojo, sin rigidezfrmou, flasquedeNicht fest oder steifptNão firme ou não rígidozh不结实或不硬挺arغير متماسك أو غير صلب

   Synonyme: droopingflabbyflaccidfloppylaxloosesaggingslacksoftwilting

   Antonyme: firmhardrigidsolidstiffsturdytaut

2. Lacking strength or energy B1 formal

   Without strength, energy, or resilience; weak and tired.

   • She felt limp after the long illness.
   • He gave a limp excuse for his absence.
   • The team's performance was limp and uninspired.

   ruВялыйesFalto de fuerza o energíafrsans vigueur, affaiblideSchlaffptSem energiazh无力的arوَاهِن

   Synonyme: draineddroopingenervatedexhaustedlanguidlistlessspenttiredweakweary

   Antonyme: energeticfirmhardrigidspiritedstiffstrongvigorous

• limper comparative form
• limpest superlative form

A noun referring to an uneven or halting way of walking, typically caused by an injury or pain in a leg or foot.

ruСуществительное, обозначающее неровную или хромающую походку, обычно вызванную травмой или болью в ноге или стопе.esSustantivo que designa una forma de andar desigual o renqueante, generalmente causada por una lesión o dolor en una pierna o pie.frNom désignant une démarche inégale ou boitante, généralement causée par une blessure ou une douleur à la jambe ou au pied.deSubstantiv, das einen ungleichmäßigen oder hinkenden Gang bezeichnet, der meist durch eine Verletzung oder Schmerzen im Bein oder Fuß verursacht wird.ptSubstantivo que designa uma marcha irregular ou mancante, geralmente causada por lesão ou dor na perna ou no pé.zh名词，指因腿部或脚部受伤、疼痛等引起的跛行或不平稳的步态。arاسم يدل على مشية غير منتظمة أو عرجاء، وغالبًا ما تكون ناتجة عن إصابة أو ألم في الساق أو القدم.

1. Limping walk B1 formal

   A way of walking that is uneven and irregular, typically caused by pain or injury in one leg or foot.

   • He walked with a noticeable limp after twisting his ankle.
   • The doctor observed her limp and recommended an X-ray.
   • His limp worsened after the long hike.
   • She tried to hide her limp, but everyone could see she was injured.

   ruХромотаesCojerafrboiteriedeHinkenptMancarzh跛行arعَرَج

   Synonyme: claudicationgimphalthobblelameness

• limps plural form
• limps' possessive plural form
• limp's possessive singular form

A verb used to describe walking with difficulty, typically due to an injured or stiff leg or foot.

ruГлагол, используемый для описания ходьбы с трудом, обычно из-за травмированной или скованной ноги или ступни.esVerbo que describe caminar con dificultad, generalmente debido a una pierna o pie lesionado o rígido.frVerbe décrivant le fait de marcher avec difficulté, généralement à cause d'une jambe ou d'un pied blessé ou raide.deVerb, das beschreibt, wie jemand wegen einer verletzten oder steifen Hüfte, eines Beins oder Fußes hinkt, ungleichmäßig oder mühsam geht.ptVerbo usado para descrever o ato de andar com dificuldade, geralmente por causa de uma perna ou pé machucado ou rígido, ou por falta de firmeza ao caminhar.zh动词，用于描述因腿或脚受伤、僵硬而行走困难、一瘸一拐。arفعل يُستخدم لوصف المشي بصعوبة، عادةً بسبب إصابة أو تيبّس في الساق أو القدم. يشير إلى مشية غير متوازنة يميل فيها الجسم إلى أحد الجانبين.

1. Walk with difficulty B1 formal

   To walk with difficulty, typically because of a damaged or stiff leg or foot.

   • He limped off the field after twisting his ankle.
   • The injured dog limped slowly toward its owner.
   • She limped along the path, favoring her right leg.

   ruХроматьesCojearfrboiterdeHinkenptManquejarzh跛行arالعرج

   Synonyme: hobbleshambleshufflestaggerstumbletotter

2. Proceed slowly or with difficulty B2 informal

   To move or progress slowly and with difficulty, often due to damage or problems.

   • The project limped along for months due to lack of funding.
   • The economy limped through the recession.
   • The old car limped to the nearest garage.

   ruПлестисьesAvanzar con dificultadfravancer difficilementdeSich mühsam bewegenptArrastar-sezh缓慢艰难地行进arالتقدّم ببطء وبصعوبة

   Synonyme: crawldragfalterhobbleshufflestaggerstruggletotter

   Antonyme: flyhastenspeed

• limped past participle
• limped past simple
• limping present participle
• limps third person singular