shā​yǔ

cripple wings

  • created sense approved 铩羽/鎩羽 · shā​yǔ · cripple wings

    铩羽 / 鎩羽

    shā​yǔ

    cripple wings

    to damage or clip a bird's wings, preventing it from flying

    铩羽之鸟,何以搏击长空?

    verb

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  • created sense approved 铩羽/鎩羽 · shā​yǔ · defeated

    铩羽 / 鎩羽

    shā​yǔ

    defeated

    frustrated and despondent after suffering a failure or setback

    他在那场激烈的商业竞争中铩羽而归。

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