limb
英 [lɪm]
美[lɪm]
- n. 肢，臂；分支；枝干
- vt. 切断…的手足；从…上截下树枝
- n. (Limb)人名；(朝)林；(英)利姆
词组搭配
life and limb
life and all bodily faculties
生命，性命
a reckless disregard for life and limb.
毫不顾及他人的生死安危。
out on a limb
isolated
孤立的
Aberdeen is rather out on a limb.
阿伯丁市僻处一隅，地位孤立。
in or into a position where one is not joined or supported by anyone else
独立从事
going out on a limb to support unglamorous causes.
单枪匹马支持毫无吸引力的事业。
tear someone limb from limb
violently dismember someone
肢解（某人）
(out) on a limb【非正式用语】
In a difficult, awkward, or vulnerable position.
处于困境：处于危险、尴尬或易受攻击的境地