신체 일부를 부자유하게 하거나 불구가 되게 만들다.
To cause someone to become physically disabled, typically through injury or disease, especially affecting the limbs.
예문:
"A severe spinal injury crippled the athlete at the peak of his career."
"Polio used to cripple thousands of children before the vaccine was developed."
활동이나 기능을 심각하게 손상하여 마비시키다.
To cause severe damage to something, preventing it from functioning normally or effectively.
예문:
"The cyberattack crippled the bank's online services for several days."
"High interest rates are crippling small businesses across the country."
신체 장애인을 비하하거나 예스럽게 이르는 말.
An offensive term for a person who is unable to walk or move normally because of a physical disability.
예문:
"In older literature, the character is often portrayed as a bitter cripple."
"The term is now considered highly offensive and should be avoided."
정서나 사회성 등 특정 방면에서 심각한 결함이 있는 사람.
A person who has a severe limitation or deficiency in a specific area, such as emotions or social skills.
예문:
"Growing up in such a cold environment made him an emotional cripple."
"He was a social cripple who found it impossible to make small talk."
건축 현장이나 창문 청소 시 사용하는 임시 가설물.
A temporary support or scaffolding used in construction or for window cleaning.
예문:
"The workers set up a cripple to reach the upper windows of the shop."
"Safety checks are mandatory before using any cripple on the job site."