awkward
US /ˈɑː.kwɚd/
UK /ˈɔː.kwəd/
形容词
1.
尴尬的, 笨拙的, 棘手的
causing difficulty; hard to do or deal with
示例:
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It was an awkward moment when they realized they had both worn the same dress.
当她们意识到两人都穿了同一件衣服时，场面一度很尴尬。
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He asked an awkward question about her past.
他问了一个关于她过去的尴尬问题。
2.
笨拙的, 不自然的
lacking grace or skill in movement or behavior
示例:
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He made an awkward attempt to dance.
他笨拙地尝试跳舞。
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Her movements were stiff and awkward.
她的动作僵硬而笨拙。
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