lameness
noun [ U ] uk/ˈleɪm.nəs/ us/ˈleɪm.nəs/
(inability to walk)
瘸，跛
the fact of being unable to walk correctly because of physical injury to or weakness in the legs or feet
Injuries such as bone fractures can lead to lameness in horses. 诸如骨折之类的伤害会导致马的跛行。
His lameness prevented him from taking much exercise. 他因为瘸腿无法做太多运动。
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- Dogs will be given an initial exam for lameness.
- A fall as a child had led to hip disease and permanent lameness.
- Animals suffered from lack of appetite and lameness because of foot blisters.
(unsatisfactory)
（尤指借口或论据）站不住脚，无说服力
the quality of being weak and unsatisfactory
The lameness of the excuse was surprising. 这个借口的勉强程度让人吃惊。
His jokes are memorable for their sheer lameness. 他的笑话纯粹因为蹩脚而令人难忘。
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- We cringed at the lameness of the question.
- She didn't seem to notice the lameness of the material she was being asked to perform.
- He shook his head and lamented the reporter's lameness.
See: lame