awkwardly
US /ˈɑː.kwɚd.li/
UK /ˈɑː.kwɚd.li/
1.
笨拙地, 尴尬地
in a way that is difficult to do or manage
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He tried to open the door awkwardly with one hand.
他笨拙地用一只手试图开门。
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The large package was carried awkwardly down the narrow hallway.
那个大包裹笨拙地被搬下了狭窄的走廊。
2.
尴尬地, 不自然地
in a way that causes embarrassment or discomfort
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The silence hung awkwardly between them.
沉默尴尬地悬在他们之间。
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He smiled awkwardly, unsure of what to say.
他尴尬地笑了笑，不知道该说什么。