falter

US /ˈfɑːl.tɚ/
UK /ˈfɑːl.tɚ/
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1.

动摇, 衰退

lose strength or momentum

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The economy began to falter.
经济开始动摇。
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His voice did not falter as he delivered the speech.
他发表演讲时声音没有颤抖。
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hesitatewaverstumblestutterfumble
2.

蹒跚, 犹豫

move unsteadily or hesitantly

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He watched her falter and then regain her balance.
他看着她蹒跚了一下，然后恢复了平衡。
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Her steps began to falter as she grew tired.
她感到疲倦时，脚步开始蹒跚。
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stumblewaverhesitatetotterstagger