stuttering
US /ˈstʌt̬.ɚ.ɪŋ/
UK /ˈstʌt.ər.ɪŋ/
名詞
口吃
a speech impediment in which the flow of speech is interrupted by involuntary repetitions and prolongations of sounds, syllables, words, or phrases, and by involuntary silent pauses
範例:
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He has had a severe stuttering problem since childhood.
他從小就有嚴重的口吃問題。
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Speech therapy can help manage stuttering.
言語治療可以幫助控制口吃。
形容詞
口吃的, 結巴的
speaking with involuntary repetitions and prolongations of sounds, syllables, words, or phrases, and by involuntary silent pauses
範例:
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He gave a nervous, stuttering apology.
他結結巴巴地道了歉。
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Her voice was stuttering with fear.
她的聲音因恐懼而顫抖。
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