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单词 hamstring
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hamstring
verb[Toften passive]
uk
/ˈhæm.strɪŋ/us
/ˈhæm.strɪŋ/
hamstrung
tolimittheamountof something that can be done or theabilityorpowerof someone to do something:
使受限制；使难有作为
Thecompanywas hamstrung bytraditionalbutinefficientwaysofconductingbusiness.这家公司被其传统但低效的经营方式所束缚。
SMART Vocabulary: related words and phrases
Limiting and restricting
  • anti-libertarian
  • boundary
  • boxsomeone/somethingin
  • chain
  • chainsomeonetosomething
  • cramp
  • crowd
  • curb
  • curtail
  • curtailment
  • damage limitation
  • keep (herself) toherselfidiom
  • limit
  • limitation
  • limiting
  • localize
  • straitjacket
  • stunt
  • tempered
  • tiesomeonedown
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hamstring
noun[C]
uk
/ˈhæm.strɪŋ/us
/ˈhæm.strɪŋ/
any of fivetendons(=piecesoftissueconnectingmusclestobones)at the back of theknee:
绳肌腱
Hepulled(=injured)a hamstring whileplayingfootball.他在打橄榄球时拉伤了一条绳肌腱。
one of the threelargemusclesat the back of thethigh:
肌腱，腿后腱
the hamstringmuscles腿后肌群
SMART Vocabulary: related words and phrases
The leg
  • Achilles tendon
  • appendicular
  • bipedal
  • calf
  • crural
  • cruris
  • gastrocnemius
  • leggy
  • limb
  • peroneal
  • peroneus
  • pes anserinus
  • piriformis
  • popliteal
  • shank
  • subtalar
  • surae
  • sural
  • talocalcaneal
  • talofibular
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(Definition ofhamstringfrom theCambridge Advanced Learner's Dictionary & Thesaurus© Cambridge University Press)

hamstring| American Dictionary

hamstring
verb[T]
us
/ˈhæm·strɪŋ/
past tense and past participlehamstrungus/ˈhæm·strʌŋ/

hamstringverb[T](PREVENT)

topreventanactivity, or toblocktheeffectivenessof someone or something:
Thecompanyis hamstrung byitstraditionalbutinefficientwaysof doingbusiness.
hamstring
noun[C]
us
/ˈhæm·strɪŋ/

hamstringnoun[C](MUSCLE)

amuscleat the back of theupperpartof theleg:
Iplayedthewholegamewith apulledhamstring(=injuredmusclein theleg).
(Definition ofhamstringfrom theCambridge Academic Content Dictionary© Cambridge University Press)

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We are once again in one sense hamstrung by our own rules of procedure.
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We might make a small mistake and be unnecessarily hamstrung about it.
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The local authorities have been hamstrung in their attempts to deal with the situation.
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He is also hamstrung by the fact that he has not resolved his attitude towards flat-rate contributions and earnings-related contributions.
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Such specifications have hamstrung our designers and manufacturers, whereas this new arrangement will free them.
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I do not believe that foundation trusts will work, because the manager will still be hamstrung by such interference.
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The assembly would be hamstrung until after the election three months later.
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In that way they were entirely hamstrung and were generally unable to proceed with their schemes unless they went elsewhere for their loans.
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In my view, unless the problem of national assistance is solved, local government authorities will be hamstrung.
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We have made it clear in the past that we shall not be rushed into giving specific dates and thereby being hamstrung by them.
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I may point out that the efforts of the water boards are really hamstrung by interest charges.
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How can we help ourselves if we are hamstrung by regulations?
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They will be hamstrung in capital terms, in just the same way as management buy-outs in any other industry have been.
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The industry, however, is at present hamstrung by unfair trade.
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Here they will be hamstrung and restricted by one thing or another.
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