flounder

US /ˈflaʊn.dɚ/
UK /ˈflaʊn.dɚ/
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1.

挣扎, 踉跄

struggle or stagger clumsily in mud or water or with difficulty in movement

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The horses were floundering in the heavy snow.
马匹在厚厚的雪中挣扎。
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He was floundering around in the water.
他在水中挣扎。
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strugglestumblewallowblunderfalter
2.

举步维艰, 困惑, 挣扎

struggle mentally; show or feel great confusion

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The company began to flounder when the economy worsened.
经济恶化时，公司开始举步维艰。
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He was floundering for an answer.
他苦苦思索答案。
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strugglefalterstumblehesitatewaver
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比目鱼, 鲽鱼

a small flatfish that typically lives in coastal waters and estuaries, often burrowing in sand or mud.

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We caught a flounder while fishing in the bay.
我们在海湾钓鱼时捕到了一条比目鱼。
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The chef prepared a delicious grilled flounder.
厨师准备了一道美味的烤比目鱼。
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flatfishsoleplaice