fumble

• 名词，指手部动作笨拙、拿不稳或掉落东西的行为，常因紧张或缺乏协调所致。

A noun referring to an act of using the hands clumsily or dropping something, often due to nervousness or lack of coordination.

1. Clumsy handlingB2informal

   An act of handling something clumsily or nervously, often resulting in dropping it.

   笨拙的处理

   • He made a fumble with the keys and dropped them.
   • Her fumble with the coffee cup caused a spill.
   • The magician's fumble ruined the trick.

   同义词blunderbotchbungledropflubfumbling

2. Dropping the ballB2formalamericansport

   In sports, especially American football, the act of losing possession of the ball by dropping it or mishandling it.

   掉球

   • The quarterback's fumble cost the team the game.
   • The referee called a fumble after the tackle.
   • He recovered his own fumble before the defense could.

   同义词butterfingersdropmuff

   反义词catchgraspholdsecure

• 动词，表示笨拙地或紧张地摸索、抓取某物，常导致掉落或失去控制；也指因紧张而手忙脚乱地摆弄东西。

A verb used to indicate the act of handling something clumsily or nervously, often resulting in dropping or losing grip.

1. Handle clumsilyB1formal

   To use the hands clumsily or awkwardly, often dropping or mishandling something.

   笨拙地处理

   • He fumbled with the keys while trying to unlock the door.
   • She fumbled the ball during the game.
   • The waiter fumbled the tray, spilling drinks everywhere.

   同义词botchbungleflubmanglemishandle

   反义词clutchgraspgriphandle

2. Speak hesitantlyB2formal

   To speak in a confused or hesitant way, often searching for words.

   支吾

   • He fumbled for an answer during the interview.
   • She fumbled through her speech, forgetting key points.
   • The politician fumbled when asked about the scandal.

   同义词falterflounderhesitatestammerstumblestutter

   反义词articulateenunciate

3. Search awkwardlyB1informal

   To search for something in a clumsy or uncertain manner.

   笨拙地搜寻

   • He fumbled in his pocket for a coin.
   • She fumbled around in the dark for the light switch.
   • They fumbled through the drawer looking for the manual.

   同义词floundergropescrabble