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新东方-柯林斯雅思备考词典

limb

英  [lɪm]
    

[NOUN]

    NOUN. 名词

  • limbs

    1. [C 可数名词] 四肢

    Your limbs are your arms and legs.

    双语例句

    例：

    She would be able to stretch out her cramped limbs and rest for a few hours.

    她将能够伸展一下蜷缩的四肢，休息几个小时。

    PHRASE. 习语

  • out on a limb

    1. （因大胆冒险而）处于困境

    If someone goes out on a limb, they do something they strongly believe in even though it is risky or extreme, and is likely to fail or be criticized by other people.

    双语例句

    例：

    They can see themselves going out on a limb, voting for a very controversial energy bill.

    他们能预见到的是，赞成一个有争议的能源法案会使自己陷入困境。

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