一瘸一拐地,不完全地
Lamely \Lame"ly\, adv. [See {Lame}.]
An a lame, crippled, disabled, or imperfect manner; as, to
walk lamely; a figure lamely drawn.
lamely
adv : in a weak and unconvincing manner; "`I don't know, Edward,'
she answered lamely"