noun🔗Share脚絆(chiefly in the plural) One of the short straps tied between the legs of unfenced horses, allowing them to wander short distances but preventing them from running off."The rancher checked the horses' hobbles before leaving them to graze in the open pasture, ensuring they wouldn't stray too far. "牧場主は、馬が遠くへ行かないように、放牧する前に馬の脚絆を確認しました。animalagricultureitemChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗Share足を引きずる歩き方An unsteady, off-balance step."The little girl's hobble was so pronounced that she almost fell as she walked to class. "その少女の足を引きずる歩き方はとても顕著で、授業に向かう途中でほとんど転びそうになった。bodyactionconditionChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗Share困った状況, 窮地A difficult situation; a scrape.""After losing his wallet, John found himself in a real hobble because he couldn't pay for lunch." "財布をなくしたジョンは、昼食代を払えなくなり、本当に困った状況に陥った。situationconditionChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗Share雑用、臨時の仕事An odd job; a piece of casual work.""To earn some extra money, Maria takes on a hobble each weekend helping her neighbor with gardening." "少しでもお金を稼ぐために、マリアは週末ごとに近所の人の庭の手入れを手伝う臨時の仕事をしています。jobworkbusinesseconomyChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗Share足を縛る, 妨げるTo fetter by tying the legs; to restrict (a horse) with hobbles."The farmer hobbled the runaway horse to prevent it from escaping again. "農夫は、逃げ出した馬が再び逃げるのを防ぐために足を縛った。animalactionChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗Share足を引きずる, びっこを引くTo walk lame, or unevenly."The old woman hobbled down the sidewalk, her cane helping her keep her balance. "老婦人は杖をつきながら、バランスを保ちつつ歩道を足を引きずって歩いた。bodyactionmedicineChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗Share足を引きずる, よろめくTo move roughly or irregularly."After twisting his ankle, he had to hobble to the car. "足首をひねった後、彼は車まで足を引きずって行かなければならなかった。actionbodyChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗Share困惑させる, 当惑させるTo perplex; to embarrass."The unexpected question about her vacation plans hobbled her; she couldn't think of a suitable answer. "彼女の休暇の計画についての予期せぬ質問は彼女を困惑させ、適切な答えを思いつくことができなかった。attitudecharactermindemotionChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading