awkward
US /ˈɑː.kwɚd/
UK /ˈɑː.kwɚd/
1.
尷尬的, 笨拙的, 棘手的
causing difficulty; hard to do or deal with
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It was an awkward moment when they realized they had both worn the same dress.
當她們意識到兩人都穿了同一件衣服時，場面一度很尷尬。
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He asked an awkward question about her past.
他問了一個關於她過去的尷尬問題。
2.
笨拙的, 不自然的
lacking grace or skill in movement or behavior
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He made an awkward attempt to dance.
他笨拙地嘗試跳舞。
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Her movements were stiff and awkward.
她的動作僵硬而笨拙。