faltering

英 [ˈfɔːltərɪŋ]

美 [ˈfɔːltərɪŋ]

adj. (尝试、努力或行动)犹疑的，彷徨的，踉跄的
v. 衰弱; 衰退; 衰落; (嗓音)颤抖; 结巴地说; 支吾其词; 蹒跚; 摇晃; 犹豫; 畏缩
falter的现在分词

现在分词：faltering　

BNC.19760 / COCA.18927

柯林斯词典

ADJ (尝试、努力或行动)犹疑的，彷徨的，踉跄的
Afalteringattempt, effort, or movement is uncertain because the person doing it is nervous or weak, or does not really know what to do.
1. 'Now I feel I can do it,' he said in faltering English...
  “现在我觉得我能做了。”他用结结巴巴巴的英语说道。
2. Leaning on Jon, Michael took faltering steps to the bathroom.
  迈克尔倚着乔恩，踉踉跄跄地走到浴室。

英英释义

noun

the act of pausing uncertainly
1. there was a hesitation in his speech
Synonym:hesitationwaverfalter

adj

unsteady in speech or action

双语例句

Forecasts are faltering: expected earnings per share have fallen about one-tenth as the year has progressed.
预期也很惨淡：随着时间的推移，预期每股收益下降了十分之一左右。
Analysts said this was because demand for the metal was faltering amid concerns about a slowdown in the US housing market.
分析人士表示，这是由于对美国住宅市场减速的担忧，动摇了对铜的需求。
Growth and underlying inflation have been relentlessly weak, providing clear evidence that demand in the eurozone is faltering.
近期增长和基础通胀率一直疲弱，提供了有关欧元区需求不振的明确证据。
With biofuels and fuel cells both faltering, electric cars may be one of the best ways out.
由于生物燃料和燃料电池的发展步履蹒跚，电动汽车也许是最好的解决方法之一。
They are as nervous and faltering as you when they ask for the first time.
他们第一次说出自己的要求的时候，也和你一样的紧张，一样的支支吾吾。
These effects would offer a temporary remedy to the faltering demand.
这些影响会对需求减弱起到临时的补救作用。
But the faltering economy means France needs an extra effort in order to meet these targets.
但是，经济衰退意味着法国需要付出额外的努力，以实现这些目标。
The manufacturing sector is suffering from weakness at home and from faltering growth in key markets overseas.
美国国内疲软及海外关键市场增长不稳，都影响到制造业。
The local government hopes polar bear hunts will help bolster the faltering economy by creating jobs for hunting guides.
当地政府希望，透过猎杀北极熊之旅为狩猎导游提供职位，会有助刺激当地疲弱的经济。
Just as importantly, they will have to jump-start their countries 'faltering economies.
同样重要的是，他们将必须提振本国举步维艰的经济。