crippling

The country suffered a crippling economic depression that lasted for over a decade.

(Chinese) 该国遭受了持续十多年的严重的经济大萧条。

A crippling back injury forced the professional dancer to retire at a very young age.

(Chinese) 严重的背伤迫使这位职业舞者在很年轻的时候就退役了。