crutch
noun
krʌtʃ
noun
1
one
of
a
pair
of
long
sticks
that
you
put
under
your
arms
to
help
you
walk
when
you
have
hurt
your
leg
〔放在腋下用的〕拐杖，腋杖
usually plural 一般用复数
on
crutches
(use
crutches)
拄着腋杖
I
was
on
crutches
for
three
months
after
the
operation.
手术后我拄了三个月的拐杖。
2
something
that
gives
someone
support
or
help,
especially
something
that
is
not
really
good
for
them
〔尤指不好的〕支撑; 依靠
As
things
got
worse
at
work,
he
began
to
use
alcohol
as
a
crutch.
工作每况愈下，他就开始借酒消愁。
3
the
part
of
your
body
between
the
tops
of
your
legs
[英] 胯部;
BrE