crip
crip — 名詞
1. an old and deeply offensive word for a person who has a physical disability. The
身障者貶稱
對身體障礙者的過時侮辱性稱呼
an old and deeply offensive word for a person who has a physical disability. The term is now considered a slur and should never be used in modern English. Use 'person with a disability' or 'disabled person' instead.
In her research on disability history, Shanti found old hospital files using the word crip.
Shanti 在進行障礙史研究時，發現舊醫院的檔案中使用了 crip 這個詞。
collocation: the word crip — used when referring to the term itself rather than a person
Museum exhibits now include a warning label before displaying signs that contain the word crip.
博物館展覽現在會先放警告標示，再展示含有 crip 這個詞的老招牌。
The professor explained that crip was once listed in medical records but is now unacceptable.
教授解釋說，crip 這個詞曾出現在病歷中，但現在已不被接受。
Andrei's grandmother heard the word crip used freely in the 1950s, which she now regrets.
Andrei 的祖母說，1950 年代 crip 這個詞曾經被隨意使用，而她現在對此感到後悔。
Style guides for journalists clearly state that no writer should ever use the word crip.
記者的風格指南明確指出，任何撰稿人都不得使用 crip 這個詞。
- cripple
also an offensive and outdated term; equally unacceptable in modern English
用法筆記
This term is now considered a slur and is highly offensive. Never use it to describe a person with a physical disability. Preferred modern alternatives include 'person with a disability' or 'disabled person'. Learners should be aware of this word only so they can recognise it in historical texts and understand why it should not be used.
常見錯誤
crip — 形容詞
- crippositive
- crippercomparative
- crippestsuperlative
1. requiring very little effort and presenting no difficulty — an informal slang wo
簡單；好搞定
非正式用語，指很容易做或處理
requiring very little effort and presenting no difficulty — an informal slang word, mainly in American English, that should not be used in formal writing or professional settings.
The driving test was crip — Felix passed on his very first try.
路考簡單到不行——Felix 第一次就考過了。
slang predicative: [subject] was crip
Kenji told Talia that assembling the bookshelf was crip and took only ten minutes.
Kenji 跟 Talia 說組裝書櫃很簡單，十分鐘就搞定了。
Isabela thought the software setup would take hours, but it was totally crip.
Isabela 原本以為軟體設定要花好幾個小時，結果超簡單。
Dario said the hiking trail was crip for an experienced climber like him.
Dario 說那條健行步道對他這種有經驗的登山客來說很輕鬆。
Camille found the recipe crip after watching a short cooking video online.
Camille 看了一段簡短料理影片之後，發現那道食譜很簡單。
- easy
standard English equivalent, appropriate in all contexts including formal writing
- simple
emphasises lack of complexity rather than lack of effort; slightly more formal than 'easy'
- a breeze
informal phrase meaning very easy, often used for physical activities
- a piece of cake
informal phrase meaning very easy, commonly used for tasks or exams
文法句型
[subject] + be + crip
find + [noun] + crip
用法筆記
This slang term is only appropriate in very informal spoken American English. It may sound dated to younger speakers. In formal writing, academic essays, or professional communication, use 'easy' instead.