n.[C]

1. 丁形拐杖，（支在腋下的）撑拐
   He had to walk on crutches because he broke his leg.

   他因摔断了腿，只得靠一副丁字形拐杖支撑着行走。

2. 支撑物，支架；叉架
3. 支持，依靠
4. （树的）丫杈；（人的）胯部；（裤子的）裆

vt.

1. 用撑拐支撑；支持

vi.

1. 用撑拐支撑着行走

n.

1. a long stick with a crosspiece at the top, used as a support by a lame person.
2. a thing used for support or reassurance.
3. the crotch of the body or a garment.