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Limb Meaning in English

word

/ˈɫɪm/
lim
/lˈɪm/
lim

释义

A 'limb' is a large branch of a tree, or an arm or leg of a person or animal.

用法与细微差别

Commonly refers to arms and legs in medical/scientific contexts, but also used for major tree branches. In idioms: 'life and limb' (safety), 'go out on a limb' (take a risk). Not used for small twigs or fingers.

例句

She broke her limb in an accident.

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Birds have wings instead of front limbs.

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The tree lost its biggest limb in the storm.

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He's willing to go out on a limb for his friends.

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Doctors worked hard to save her limb after the injury.

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A squirrel dashed along a limb high above the ground.

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