1 to damage sb's body so that he/she is no longer able to walk or move normally 使跛；致残: to be crippled with arthritis 因患关节炎而走路不便

2 to seriously damage or harm sb/sth 严重损坏或损害；重创: The recession has crippled the motor industry. 不景气已严重损害汽车工业。 ➔crippling adj They had crippling debts and had to sell their house. 他们债务累累，只好卖掉房子。