noun🔗Share脚绊， 牲口绊。 (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. "农场主在让马匹们在开阔的牧场上吃草之前，检查了它们的牲口绊，确保它们不会跑得太远。animalagricultureitemChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗Share蹒跚, 跛行 An unsteady, off-balance step."The little girl's hobble was so pronounced that she almost fell as she walked to class. "那个小女孩走路的时候，因为蹒跚的步子太明显，差点摔倒了。bodyactionconditionChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗Share困境，窘境。 A difficult situation; a scrape.""After losing his wallet, John found himself in a real hobble because he couldn't pay for lunch." "丢了钱包后，约翰发现自己陷入了真正的困境，因为他没钱吃午饭了。situationconditionChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗Share零工, 杂活。 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." "为了赚点外快，玛丽亚每个周末都会找些零工做，帮邻居打理花园。jobworkbusinesseconomyChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗Share蹒跚，跛行，限制。 To fetter by tying the legs; to restrict (a horse) with hobbles."The farmer hobbled the runaway horse to prevent it from escaping again. "为了防止那匹马再次逃跑，农夫用绳子拴住了它的腿，限制了它的行动。animalactionChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗Share跛行，蹒跚 To walk lame, or unevenly."The old woman hobbled down the sidewalk, her cane helping her keep her balance. "那位老妇人拄着拐杖，一瘸一拐地沿着人行道走着，拐杖帮助她保持平衡。bodyactionmedicineChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗Share一瘸一拐地走，蹒跚 To move roughly or irregularly."After twisting his ankle, he had to hobble to the car. "扭伤脚踝后，他只好一瘸一拐地走到车旁。actionbodyChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗Share使窘迫，使尴尬。 To perplex; to embarrass."The unexpected question about her vacation plans hobbled her; she couldn't think of a suitable answer. "那个关于她度假计划的突如其来的问题让她一时语塞，不知如何作答，显得十分尴尬。attitudecharactermindemotionChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
