hamstring
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/ˈhæmstrɪŋ/
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/ˈhæmstrɪŋ/
A strong band in the back of the leg connecting the back thigh muscles to bones near the knee.
During the game, he injured his hamstring and couldn't continue playing.
在比赛期间,他拉伤了腿筋,无法继续比赛。
A tendon at the back part of a horse’s leg.
A good horse rider knows how to prevent injuring the horse's hamstring.
一个好的骑手知道如何避免伤害马的腿筋。
To stop someone or something from moving freely or making progress.
His efforts to reform the system were hamstrung by old regulations.
他改革体制的努力被旧规章制度所阻碍。