C2 noun, verb /ˈhæmstrɪŋ/
hamstring
大腿后部的肌腱; 作为动词,限制或严重削弱某人或某物的效能
Meaning
a tendon at the back of the thigh; as a verb, to cripple or severely restrict the effectiveness of someone or something.
Example
Budget cuts hamstrung the organization’s plans.
预算削减削弱了该组织的计划。