英语词汇“legless”的英英意思、用法、释义、翻译、读音、例句、短语、词组-英语词典

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legless /ˈlɛɡlɪs/ adj

without legs

leg n., v., legged, leg•ging.
n. [countable]

Anatomyeither of the two lower limbs of a two-footed animal, as a human being, or any of the paired limbs of an animal, that support and move the body.
something resembling or suggesting a leg in use, position, or appearance, as one of the sides of a triangle.
Clothingthe part of a piece of clothing, boot, or the like that covers the leg.
Furnitureone of usually several relatively slender supports for a piece of furniture.
one of the separate parts or sections of anything:on the last leg of a trip.

v. [no object]

to use the legs in walking or running:We were legging back to the store.

Idioms

Idioms a leg to stand on, [usually used with a negative word] facts or proof to support one's claims or arguments:With such skimpy evidence against us the police don't have a leg to stand on.

Idioms a leg up, an advantage:Our new product gave us a leg up on our competition.

Idioms on one's or its last legs, just short of collapse:The failing business was on its last legs when he took it over.

Idioms stretch one's legs, to move or walk around after a long time sitting.

-leg-, root.

-leg- comes from Latin, where it has the meanings "law'' and "to gather;
read.'' It is related to -lec-. These meanings are found in such words as: delegate, illegal, illegible, intellect, intelligent, legacy, legal, legate, legend, legible, legion, legislate, legitimate, paralegal, privilege, relegate, sacrilege.

leg n., v., legged, leg•ging.
n.

Anatomyeither of the two lower limbs of a biped, as a human being, or any of the paired limbs of an animal, arthropod, etc., that support and move the body.
Anatomythe lower limb of a human being from the knee to the ankle.
something resembling or suggesting a leg in use, position, or appearance.
Clothingthe part of a garment that covers the leg:the leg of a stocking; trouser leg.
Furnitureone of usually several, relatively tall, slender supports for a piece of furniture.
Buildingone of the sides of a forked object, as of a compass or pair of dividers.
Mathematicsone of the sides of a triangle other than the base or hypotenuse.
Buildinga timber, bar, or the like, serving to prop or shore up a structure.
Buildingone of the flanges of an angle iron.
one of the distinct sections of any course:the last leg of a trip.
[Naut.]
- Naval Termsone of the series of straight runs that make up the zigzag course of a sailing ship.
- Naval Termsone straight or nearly straight part of a multiple-sided course in a sailing race.
Sport
- one of a designated number of contests that must be successfully completed in order to determine the winner.
- one of the stretches or sections of a relay race.
Wine legs, (in wine tasting) the rivulets of wine that slowly descend along the inside of a glass after the wine has been swirled, sometimes regarded as an indication that the wine is full-bodied.
Sport[Cricket.]
- the part of the field to the left of and behind the batsman as he faces the bowler or to the right of and behind him if he is left-handed.
- the fielder playing this part of the field.
- the position of this fielder.
Electricitya component or branch of a circuit, network, antenna, etc.
Radio and Televisiona connecting link between stations in a network, as the microwave relays used in transmitting a show from one geographical area to another.
Textiles, Clothingbride² (def. 1).
Idioms leg up:
- a means of help or encouragement;
  assist;
  boost:Studying the material with a tutor will give you a leg up on passing the exam.
- advantage;
  edge.
Idioms not have a leg to stand on, to lack a valid or logical basis for one's argument or attitude:Without evidence, the prosecutor doesn't have a leg to stand on.
Idioms on one's or its last legs, just short of exhaustion, breakdown, failure, etc.:The aristocracy was on its last legs.
Idioms pull someone's leg:
- to make fun of someone;
  tease.
- to deceive someone;
  trick someone.
Idioms shake a leg, [Informal.]
- to hurry up.
- [Older Use.]to dance.
Idioms stretch one's legs, to take a walk;
get some needed exercise after prolonged sitting:He got up during the intermission to stretch his legs.

v.t.

to move or propel (a boat) with the legs:They legged the boat through the tunnel.
leg it, [Informal.]to walk rapidly or run:We'd better leg it or we'll be late for class.
leg up, to help (someone) to mount a horse.

Old Norse leggr
1225–75; 1915–20 for def. 10; Middle English

leg′less, adj.
leg′like′, adj.

leg.,

legal.
Religionlegate.
Music and Dancelegato.
legend.
Governmentlegislation.
Governmentlegislative.
Governmentlegislature.

单词	legless
释义	Collins Concise English Dictionary © HarperCollins Publishers:: legless /ˈlɛɡlɪs/ adj without legs WordReference Random House Learner's Dictionary of American English © 2024 leg /lɛg/USA pronunciation n., v., legged, leg•ging. n. [countable] Anatomyeither of the two lower limbs of a two-footed animal, as a human being, or any of the paired limbs of an animal, that support and move the body. something resembling or suggesting a leg in use, position, or appearance, as one of the sides of a triangle. Clothingthe part of a piece of clothing, boot, or the like that covers the leg. Furnitureone of usually several relatively slender supports for a piece of furniture. one of the separate parts or sections of anything:on the last leg of a trip. v. [no object] to use the legs in walking or running:We were legging back to the store. Idioms Idioms a leg to stand on, [usually used with a negative word] facts or proof to support one's claims or arguments:With such skimpy evidence against us the police don't have a leg to stand on. Idioms a leg up, an advantage:Our new product gave us a leg up on our competition. Idioms on one's or its last legs, just short of collapse:The failing business was on its last legs when he took it over. Idioms stretch one's legs, to move or walk around after a long time sitting. -leg-, root. -leg- comes from Latin, where it has the meanings "law'' and "to gather; read.'' It is related to -lec-. These meanings are found in such words as: delegate, illegal, illegible, intellect, intelligent, legacy, legal, legate, legend, legible, legion, legislate, legitimate, paralegal, privilege, relegate, sacrilege. WordReference Random House Unabridged Dictionary of American English © 2024 leg (leg),USA pronunciation n., v., legged, leg•ging. n. Anatomyeither of the two lower limbs of a biped, as a human being, or any of the paired limbs of an animal, arthropod, etc., that support and move the body. Anatomythe lower limb of a human being from the knee to the ankle. something resembling or suggesting a leg in use, position, or appearance. Clothingthe part of a garment that covers the leg:the leg of a stocking; trouser leg. Furnitureone of usually several, relatively tall, slender supports for a piece of furniture. Buildingone of the sides of a forked object, as of a compass or pair of dividers. Mathematicsone of the sides of a triangle other than the base or hypotenuse. Buildinga timber, bar, or the like, serving to prop or shore up a structure. Buildingone of the flanges of an angle iron. one of the distinct sections of any course:the last leg of a trip. [Naut.] Naval Termsone of the series of straight runs that make up the zigzag course of a sailing ship. Naval Termsone straight or nearly straight part of a multiple-sided course in a sailing race. Sport one of a designated number of contests that must be successfully completed in order to determine the winner. one of the stretches or sections of a relay race. Wine legs, (in wine tasting) the rivulets of wine that slowly descend along the inside of a glass after the wine has been swirled, sometimes regarded as an indication that the wine is full-bodied. Sport[Cricket.] the part of the field to the left of and behind the batsman as he faces the bowler or to the right of and behind him if he is left-handed. the fielder playing this part of the field. the position of this fielder. Electricitya component or branch of a circuit, network, antenna, etc. Radio and Televisiona connecting link between stations in a network, as the microwave relays used in transmitting a show from one geographical area to another. Textiles, Clothingbride² (def. 1). Idioms leg up: a means of help or encouragement; assist; boost:Studying the material with a tutor will give you a leg up on passing the exam. advantage; edge. Idioms not have a leg to stand on, to lack a valid or logical basis for one's argument or attitude:Without evidence, the prosecutor doesn't have a leg to stand on. Idioms on one's or its last legs, just short of exhaustion, breakdown, failure, etc.:The aristocracy was on its last legs. Idioms pull someone's leg: to make fun of someone; tease. to deceive someone; trick someone. Idioms shake a leg, [Informal.] to hurry up. [Older Use.]to dance. Idioms stretch one's legs, to take a walk; get some needed exercise after prolonged sitting:He got up during the intermission to stretch his legs. v.t. to move or propel (a boat) with the legs:They legged the boat through the tunnel. leg it, [Informal.]to walk rapidly or run:We'd better leg it or we'll be late for class. leg up, to help (someone) to mount a horse. Old Norse leggr 1225–75; 1915–20 for def. 10; Middle English leg′less, adj. leg′like′, adj. leg., legal. Religionlegate. Music and Dancelegato. legend. Governmentlegislation. Governmentlegislative. Governmentlegislature.
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