totter
US /ˈtɑː.t̬ɚ/
UK /ˈtɒt.ər/
动词
1.
摇摇晃晃, 蹒跚
walk in a unsteady way, as if about to fall
示例:
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The old man began to totter as he tried to stand up.
老人试图站起来时开始摇摇晃晃。
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The child learned to totter before he could walk steadily.
孩子在能稳步行走之前学会了蹒跚学步。
2.
摇摇欲坠, 不稳定
move in a feeble or unsteady way
示例:
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The old building began to totter after the earthquake.
地震后，那座老建筑开始摇摇欲坠。
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The economy began to totter under the weight of debt.
经济在债务重压下开始摇摇欲坠。
名词
摇晃, 蹒跚
an unsteady walk or movement
示例:
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With a slight totter, he managed to regain his balance.
他稍微摇晃了一下，设法恢复了平衡。
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The first steps of a baby are often a cute little totter.
婴儿的第一步通常是可爱的小蹒跚。