limp

• 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。

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

1. Not firm or stiffB1formal

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

   不结实或不硬挺

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

   同义词droopingflabbyflaccidfloppylaxloosesaggingslacksoftwilting

   反义词firmhardrigidsolidstiffsturdytaut

2. Lacking strength or energyB1formal

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

   无力的

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

   同义词draineddroopingenervatedexhaustedlanguidlistlessspenttiredweakweary

   反义词energeticfirmhardrigidspiritedstiffstrongvigorous

• 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。

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

1. Limping walkB1formal

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

   跛行

   • 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.

   同义词claudicationgimphalthobblelameness

• 动词，用于描述因腿或脚受伤、僵硬而行走困难、一瘸一拐。

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

1. B1formal

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

   跛行

   • 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.

   同义词hobbleshambleshufflestaggerstumbletotter

2. Proceed slowly or with difficultyB2informal

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

   缓慢艰难地行进

   • 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.

   同义词crawldragfalterhobbleshufflestaggerstruggletotter

   反义词flyhastenspeed