faltering

英 [ˈfɔːltərɪŋ]

美 [ˈfɔːltərɪŋ]

adj.  (尝试、努力或行动)犹疑的，彷徨的，踉跄的
v.  衰弱; 衰退; 衰落; (嗓音)颤抖; 结巴地说; 支吾其词; 蹒跚; 摇晃; 犹豫; 畏缩
falter的现在分词

现在分词：faltering　

BNC.19760 / COCA.18927

柯林斯词典

• ADJ (尝试、努力或行动)犹疑的，彷徨的，踉跄的
  Afalteringattempt, effort, or movement is uncertain because the person doing it is nervous or weak, or does not really know what to do.
  1. 'Now I feel I can do it,' he said in faltering English...
     “现在我觉得我能做了。”他用结结巴巴巴的英语说道。
  2. Leaning on Jon, Michael took faltering steps to the bathroom.
     迈克尔倚着乔恩，踉踉跄跄地走到浴室。

英英释义

noun

• the act of pausing uncertainly
  1. there was a hesitation in his speech
  Synonym:hesitationwaverfalter

adj

• unsteady in speech or action

双语例句

• Migrants are returning home from the faltering economies of Western Europe and Russia.
  一些移民正在从经济举步维艰的西欧和俄罗斯回到自己的国家。
• But it is also an opportunity: the energy of youth can ignite faltering economies.
  而且，这也是一个机会：因为年轻人朝气蓬勃，可以激活疲软的经济。
• He also pushed through reforms to cure Colombia's faltering economy.
  总统先生还致力于推进改革进程来治理国家蹒跚不前的经济。
• The local government hopes polar bear hunts will help bolster the faltering economy by creating jobs for hunting guides.
  当地政府希望，透过猎杀北极熊之旅为狩猎导游提供职位，会有助刺激当地疲弱的经济。
• That something is a combination of faltering growth and a rising risk of financial catastrophe.
  这个很严重的问题就是经济未能稳步增长，同时发生金融危机的风险也加剧了。
• Faltering real estate investment has hurt related industries such as steel.
  房地产投资的步履维艰已经损害了钢铁等相关产业。
• The faltering and the self-doubt has given way to achievement and pride.
  动摇和迟疑已经让位于成就和自豪。
• But the faltering economy means France needs an extra effort in order to meet these targets.
  但是，经济衰退意味着法国需要付出额外的努力，以实现这些目标。
• Leaning on Jon, Michael took faltering steps to the bathroom.
  迈克尔倚着乔恩，踉踉跄跄地走到浴室。
• Boeing, once a champion of outsourcing, has been forced to take over faltering suppliers.
  例如波音曾是外包冠军，现在被迫接管了那些办事不利的供应商。