crutch
翻译
拐杖, 精神支柱, 支撑
例句
He used a crutch after breaking his leg.
他腿骨折后用上了拐杖。
Humour was a crutch for his shyness.
幽默是他害羞的心理支柱。
语法模式
((a crutch)) 一根拐杖 He used a crutch after breaking his leg.
((a crutch for sth.)) （某事的）精神支柱 Humour was a crutch for his shyness.
近义词
Synonyms: support, prop, aid
词源
源自古英语 'crycc'，与德语 'Krücke'（拐杖）同源。其形状类似于钩子（crook）。
记忆技巧
发音听起来像“垮趣”。想象一个人拄着拐杖，走路的样子有点“垮”，但能找到乐趣。