flat-footed

• 形容人笨拙、不灵活或措手不及、没有准备；也可指字面意义上的医学状况——扁平足。

Describes someone who is clumsy, awkward, or unprepared; can also refer to a literal medical condition of having flat feet.

1. Physical conditionB2formal

   Having a condition where the arches of the feet are flattened, causing the entire sole to touch the ground.

   扁平足

   • The doctor diagnosed him as flat-footed and recommended special insoles.
   • Being flat-footed can sometimes cause discomfort during long walks.
   • Many children are born flat-footed but develop arches as they grow.

   同义词splayfooted

2. Unprepared or slow to reactB2informal

   Caught off guard and unable to respond quickly or effectively to a situation.

   措手不及

   • The sudden question caught him flat-footed during the interview.
   • The team was caught flat-footed by the opponent's unexpected strategy.
   • She was left flat-footed when the boss asked for an immediate update.

   同义词off guardunpreparedunready

   反义词alertpreparedquickreadyvigilant

3. Without reservationC1informalamerican

   Expressing something directly and completely, without hesitation or qualification.

   直截了当

   • He gave a flat-footed denial of all the accusations.
   • Her flat-footed refusal surprised everyone in the room.
   • The politician made a flat-footed statement supporting the new policy.

   同义词absolutebluntcategoricaldirectflatoutrightpoint-blankunequivocalunqualifiedunreserved

   反义词evasiveguardedqualifiedreserved