flounder

A noun referring to a type of flatfish found in coastal waters, or a verb meaning to struggle or move clumsily. As a noun, it denotes the fish itself.

ruСуществительное, обозначающее вид камбалы, обитающей в прибрежных водах.esSustantivo que designa un pez plano marino, en particular varias especies de la familia de los pleuronéctidos, de cuerpo ovalado y aplanado, con ambos ojos en el lado superior, que vive en fondos arenosos o fangosos cerca de la costa.frNom désignant un poisson plat de la famille des Pleuronectidés, vivant dans les eaux côtières et souvent pêché pour sa chair.deEin Plattfisch, der in Küstengewässern lebt; im übertragenen Sinne auch ein schwerfälliger Mensch, der Fehler macht.ptSubstantivo que designa um peixe chato da família Pleuronectidae, encontrado em águas costeiras, muito conhecido como linguado; também pode se referir a outras espécies semelhantes de peixes achatados.zh指一种生活在沿海水域的比目鱼；也可泛指鲽形目的多种鱼类。arاسم يشير إلى نوع من الأسماك المفلطحة التي تعيش في المياه الساحلية، وتُعرف بالسمك المفلطح أو سمك موسى.

1. Type of fish B1 formal

   A flatfish found in coastal waters, often used as food.

   • We ordered grilled flounder for dinner.
   • The fisherman caught a large flounder near the shore.
   • Flounder is a popular dish in many coastal restaurants.

   ruКамбалаesLenguado, platija, pez planofrflet (poisson plat)deFlunderptLinguadozh鲽鱼arسمك موسى

   Sinônimos: fluke

• flounder plural form
• flounders plural form
• flounders' possessive plural form
• flounder's possessive singular form

A verb used to describe struggling or moving clumsily, often in a difficult situation or in water or mud.

ruГлагол, используемый для описания борьбы или неуклюжего движения, часто в сложной ситуации, в воде или грязи.esVerbo que describe movimientos torpes o descoordinados, especialmente en agua, lodo o una situación difícil, o bien avanzar con dificultad y confusión, sin rumbo claro o con resultados pobres.frVerbe décrivant des mouvements maladroits ou une lutte difficile, souvent en parlant de quelqu'un qui se débat dans l'eau ou la boue, ou qui avance avec difficulté dans une situation complexe.deVerb, das das ungeschickte Kämpfen oder Strampeln beschreibt, oft in Wasser, Schlamm oder in einer schwierigen Situation; auch sich verheddern, ins Stocken geraten oder große Schwierigkeiten haben.ptVerbo usado para descrever o ato de se debater ou se mover desajeitadamente, muitas vezes em uma situação difícil, na água ou na lama. Também significa hesitar, gaguejar ou se atrapalhar ao falar ou agir.zh动词，形容挣扎或笨拙地移动，常指在水中或泥泞中挣扎，也指在困难处境中不知所措、胡乱应对。arفعل يُستخدم لوصف التخبّط أو الحركة بغير براعة، غالبًا في موقف صعب أو في الماء أو الطين، كما يعني الارتباك والعجز عن التصرف أو التقدّم.

1. Struggle or move clumsily B2 formal

   To move with difficulty, often in water, mud, or snow, making clumsy or desperate movements.

   • The swimmer floundered in the rough waves before being rescued.
   • The deer floundered in the deep snow.
   • He floundered through the muddy field, trying to keep his balance.

   ruБарахтатьсяesmoverse torpemente o con dificultadfrSe débattredeStrampeln, sich schwerfällig bewegenptDebater-sezh挣扎arالتخبط والعناء في الحركة

   Sinônimos: blunderfumblegropelurchstaggerstrugglestumblethrashtumblewallow

2. Struggle mentally or verbally B2 formal

   To have difficulty thinking, speaking, or acting clearly; to be confused or uncertain.

   • When asked the difficult question, she floundered for an answer.
   • The politician floundered during the debate, unable to defend his position.
   • He floundered through his speech, forgetting his lines.

   ruТерятьсяestitubear, estar confundidofrAvoir du mal à s'exprimer ou à penserdeIns Stocken geratenptAtrapalhar-sezh不知所措arالارتباك والتلعثم

   Sinônimos: blunderfumblemuddlestrugglestumble

   Antônimos: articulatecomprehendgraspunderstand

3. Fail or be in trouble C1 informal

   To be in serious trouble or to fail, especially in business or a plan.

   • The company floundered after the CEO resigned.
   • Their relationship floundered due to constant arguments.
   • The project floundered because of a lack of funding.

   ruТерпеть неудачуesfracasar, estar en apurosfrÉchouer, être en difficultédeScheiternptFracassarzh陷入困境arالفشل والتعثر

   Sinônimos: backfirefailflopfoundergo wrongmiscarrystruggle

   Antônimos: prospersucceedthrive

• floundered past participle
• floundered past simple
• floundering present participle
• flounders third person singular