totter
US /ˈtɑː.t̬ɚ/
UK /ˈtɒt.ər/
動詞
1.
搖搖晃晃, 蹣跚
walk in a unsteady way, as if about to fall
範例:
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The old man began to totter as he tried to stand up.
老人試圖站起來時開始搖搖晃晃。
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The child learned to totter before he could walk steadily.
孩子在能穩步行走之前學會了蹣跚學步。
2.
搖搖欲墜, 不穩定
move in a feeble or unsteady way
範例:
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The old building began to totter after the earthquake.
地震後，那座老建築開始搖搖欲墜。
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The economy began to totter under the weight of debt.
經濟在債務重壓下開始搖搖欲墜。
名詞
搖晃, 蹣跚
an unsteady walk or movement
範例:
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With a slight totter, he managed to regain his balance.
他稍微搖晃了一下，設法恢復了平衡。
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The first steps of a baby are often a cute little totter.
嬰兒的第一步通常是可愛的小蹣跚。