| 释义 |
fal·ter /ˈfɔːltə(r)/ vi. | vt. | n.
I ❶ vi.
1. 蹒跚，踉跄；站不稳；摇晃
He could feel his legs faltering. 他觉得双腿发软。
The old car faltered down the road. 这辆旧汽车沿着公路颤巍巍地驶去。
2. (嗓音)颤抖；结巴地说
His voice began to falter when he mentioned his deceased wife. 他提到亡妻时声音开始发颤。
3. 动摇，犹豫；畏缩
He never falters in his determination. 他的决心从不动摇。
a faltering ally 动摇的盟友
Her courage did not falter at the prospect of hardship. 面临着困难她并不气馁。
4. 〈喻〉摇摇欲坠，衰退；衰落
The business is faltering. 这家商行正在衰败。
❷ vt.
结巴地讲出(out)
falter (out) an apology 期期艾艾说出道歉的话
II n.
1. 动摇，犹豫；畏缩
2. 颤抖；颤抖的声音
There was a falter in her voice. 她的嗓音发颤。
[<ME faltren <? Scan; 比较 Icel faltrast be cumbered] |