falter

• 名词，表示暂停或犹豫不决的动作，常因缺乏信心或不稳定所致。

A noun referring to the act of pausing or hesitating uncertainly, often due to a lack of confidence or stability.

1. Pausing or hesitatingC1formal

   The act of pausing uncertainly, or showing hesitation in movement or speech.

   迟疑

   • There was a slight falter in his step before he continued.
   • Her voice had a falter that revealed her nervousness.
   • Without any falter, he delivered the final speech.

   同义词hesitationindecisionuncertaintyvacillationwavering

   反义词assurancecertaintyconfidencesureness

• 表示失去力量、势头或信心；犹豫或行动不坚定。

A verb used to indicate losing strength, momentum, or confidence; to hesitate or move unsteadily.

1. Lose strength or momentumB2formal

   To become weaker or less effective; to start to fail.

   减弱

   • His voice faltered as he spoke about the tragedy.
   • The economy began to falter after the crisis.
   • Her confidence faltered when she saw the difficult exam.

   同义词declinediminishdwindleebbfadefailflagslipwaneweaken

   反义词advancecontinueendurepersistprosperstrengthen

2. Hesitate or stammerB2formal

   To speak in a hesitant or unsteady way; to pause or stumble in speech.

   结巴

   • He faltered for a moment before answering the question.
   • She faltered over the unfamiliar words in the speech.
   • The witness faltered when asked about the details.

   同义词flounderhesitatepausestammerstumblestutterwaver

   反义词articulateenunciatespeak

3. Move unsteadilyB2formal

   To walk or move in an unsteady or uncertain manner.

   踉跄而行

   • The old man faltered as he climbed the stairs.
   • She faltered on the icy pavement but regained her balance.
   • He faltered briefly before continuing down the dark hallway.

   同义词lurchreelstaggerstumbletotterwobble

   反义词marchstride