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hamstrings

/ˈhæmˌstrɪŋz/

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noun

腿筋, 腘绳肌

One of the great tendons situated in each side of the ham, or space back of the knee, and connected with the muscles of the back of the thigh.

Examples :

"After the long hike, she could feel the ache in her hamstrings. "

长途跋涉后，她感到腿筋一阵酸痛。

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noun

腘绳肌，腿后肌群

The biceps femoris, semimembranosus, and semitendinosus muscles.

Examples :

"The physical therapist focused on strengthening the athlete's hamstrings to prevent future knee injuries. "

物理治疗师专注于加强运动员的腘绳肌（腿后肌群），以预防未来的膝盖损伤。

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verb

使残废，割断腿筋。

To lame or disable by cutting the tendons of the ham or knee; to hough.

Examples :

"The unexpected expense of car repairs completely hamstrings our ability to save money this month. "

这笔突如其来的修车费用彻底扼杀了我们这个月存钱的能力。

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verb

使残废，使丧失能力

To cripple; to incapacitate; to disable.

Examples :

"The unexpected budget cuts completely hamstrung the school's ability to offer extracurricular activities. "

意想不到的预算削减彻底扼杀了学校开展课外活动的能力。

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