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新东方-柯林斯雅思备考词典

awkward

英  [ˈɔːkwəd]
    

[ADJ]

    ADJ. 形容词
  • 1. 令人尴尬的

    An awkward situation is embarrassing and difficult to deal with.

    近义词

    tricky

    双语例句

    例：

    I was the first to ask him awkward questions but there'll be harder ones to come.

    我是第一个问他尴尬问题的人，但后面还会有更棘手的问题。

    2. （使用）不便的 , （工作）棘手的

    Something that is awkward to use or carry is difficult to use or carry because of its design. A job that is awkward is difficult to do.

    近义词

    tricky

    双语例句

    例：

    It was small but heavy enough to make it awkward to carry.

    它虽然小，却很沉重，不便携带。

    3. 笨拙的

    An awkward movement or position is uncomfortable or clumsy.

    双语例句

    例：

    Amy made an awkward gesture with her hands.

    艾米笨拙地做了一个手势。

    4. 难为情的

    Someone who feels awkward behaves in a shy or embarrassed way.

    近义词

    uncomfortable

    双语例句

    例：

    Women frequently say that they feel awkward taking the initiative in sex.

    女性经常说她们觉得在性事上采取主动令人难为情。

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