crutch
翻譯
拐杖, 精神支柱, 支撐
例句
He used a crutch after breaking his leg.
他腿骨折後用上了拐杖。
Humour was a crutch for his shyness.
幽默是他害羞的心理支柱。
文法模式
((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.
近義詞
Synonyms: support, prop, aid
詞源
源自古英語 'crycc'，與德語 'Krücke'（拐杖）同源。其形狀類似於鉤子（crook）。
記憶技巧
發音聽起來像「垮趣」。想像一個人拄著拐杖，走路的樣子有點「垮」，但能找到樂趣。