falter
柯林斯词典
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. 正常生活陷入停滯,經濟正在衰退。
2. V-I If you falter, you lose your confidence and stop doing something or start making mistakes. 猶豫
I have not faltered in my quest for a new future. 我對嶄新未來的追求未曾猶豫過。
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falter /ˈfɔːltə/ (faltering,faltered,falters)
剑桥词典
falter verb [I] (STOP)
to lose strength or purpose and stop , or almost stop
衰弱;動搖;猶豫;畏縮
The dinner party conversation faltered for a moment . 晚宴上的談話出現了一會兒冷場。
Her friends never faltered in their belief in her. 她的朋友從未動搖過對她的信心。
Nickie's voice faltered and he stopped speaking . 尼基的聲音顫抖了,他沒再繼續說下去。
falter verb [I] (ALMOST FALL)
to move awkwardly as if you might fall
蹣跚;搖晃
The nurse saw him falter and made him lean on her. 護士見他站不穩,就讓他靠著她。 返回 falter