사람의 오금에 있는 힘줄 또는 네발짐승의 뒷다리 관절 뒤의 큰 힘줄.
Any of the tendons at the back of the human knee, or the large tendon at the back of a four-legged animal's hock.
예문:
"The sprinter's season ended early due to a severe hamstring strain."
"Yoga can help improve the flexibility of your hamstrings."
사람이나 동물의 오금 힘줄을 잘라 절룩거리게 하거나 불구로 만들다.
To cripple a person or animal by cutting the tendons at the back of the knee or hock.
예문:
"The hunter attempted to hamstring the deer to prevent it from escaping."
"Historical accounts describe how soldiers would hamstring enemy mounts."
어떤 일의 효율성이나 효과를 심각하게 제한하여 무력화하거나 방해하다.
To severely restrict the efficiency, effectiveness, or power of someone or something.
예문:
"The company was hamstrung by a lack of liquidity during the financial crisis."
"Bureaucratic red tape continues to hamstring the implementation of the new policy."