falter

US /ˈfɑːl.tɚ/
UK /ˈfɑːl.tɚ/
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1.

動搖, 衰退

lose strength or momentum

:
The economy began to falter.
經濟開始動搖
His voice did not falter as he delivered the speech.
他發表演講時聲音沒有顫抖
2.

蹣跚, 猶豫

move unsteadily or hesitantly

:
He watched her falter and then regain her balance.
他看著她蹣跚了一下,然後恢復了平衡。
Her steps began to falter as she grew tired.
她感到疲倦時,腳步開始蹣跚