falter

1. V-I If something falters, it loses power or strength in an uneven way, or no longer makes much progress. 衰退

Normal life is at a standstill, and the economy is faltering. 正常生活陷入停滞，经济正在衰退。

2. V-I If you falter, you lose your confidence and stop doing something or start making mistakes. 犹豫

I have not faltered in my quest for a new future. 我对崭新未来的追求未曾犹豫过。