tottering
US /ˈtɑː.t̬ɚ.ɪŋ/
UK /ˈtɒt.ər.ɪŋ/
形容词
1.
蹒跚的, 摇摇晃晃的
walking with unsteady steps, as if about to fall
示例:
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The old man was tottering down the street.
老人蹒跚地走在街上。
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The child took a few tottering steps before falling.
孩子蹒跚地走了几步，然后摔倒了。
2.
摇摇欲坠的, 不稳定的
about to collapse or fail
示例:
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The old building was in a tottering state.
这座老建筑处于摇摇欲坠的状态。
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The company's finances were in a tottering position.
公司的财务状况摇摇欲坠。
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