fumble for words
US /ˈfʌm.bəl fɔr wɜrdz/
UK /ˈfʌm.bəl fɔː wɜːdz/
成语
支支吾吾, 结结巴巴
to speak in a hesitant or confused way, often because one is nervous or unsure of what to say
示例:
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When asked about his plans, he started to fumble for words.
当被问及他的计划时，他开始支支吾吾。
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She was so nervous during the presentation that she kept fumbling for words.
她在演讲中非常紧张，一直支支吾吾。