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faltering

UK //ˈfɔːltərɪŋ//US //ˈfɔːltərɪŋ//

词源

源自中古英语 'falteren',可能与古挪威语 'faltrask'(蹒跚)有关,最早见于13世纪。

adjective

❶ 形容动作或声音不稳定、断断续续的样子,常指因犹豫、虚弱或缺乏信心导致的不流畅状态。

“She spoke in a faltering voice after the shocking news.”

(听到震惊的消息后,她用颤抖的声音说话。)

“The old man's faltering steps showed his weakness.”

(老人蹒跚的步伐显示出他的虚弱。)

同义词:hesitant, unsteady, wavering

verb

❶ 指行动或说话时因不确定、害怕或体力不支而变得不稳定或中断。

“He faltered for a moment before answering the difficult question.”

(在回答这个难题前,他犹豫了片刻。)

“Her voice faltered as she talked about the accident.”

(当她谈到那场事故时,声音变得颤抖。)

同义词:stumble, hesitate, waver

常见短语

without faltering — 表示毫不犹豫或坚定不移地做某事,强调持续性和稳定性。

“He completed the marathon without faltering.”

(他毫不迟疑地跑完了马拉松。)