teeter
US /ˈtiː.t̬ɚ/
UK /ˈtiː.tər/
动词
1.
摇摇晃晃, 摇摆不定
to move or sway unsteadily
示例:
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The toddler began to teeter and then fell over.
蹒跚学步的孩子开始摇摇晃晃，然后摔倒了。
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The stack of books began to teeter precariously.
那堆书开始危险地摇摇欲坠。
2.
摇摇欲坠, 处于边缘
to be on the verge of a decision or outcome
示例:
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The company's future began to teeter on the brink of collapse.
公司的未来开始在崩溃的边缘摇摇欲坠。
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His reputation began to teeter after the scandal.
丑闻发生后，他的声誉开始摇摇欲坠。
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