staggers

• 指一种中枢神经系统疾病，主要影响马和牛，表现为步态不稳、摇晃和经常摔倒。也可泛指摇晃、蹒跚或头晕的状态。

A noun referring to a disease of the central nervous system that primarily affects horses and cattle, characterized by an unsteady, swaying gait and frequent falling.

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1. Animal diseaseC1formalmedical

   A disease of the central nervous system affecting especially horses and cattle, characterized by an unsteady swaying gait and frequent falling.

   眩晕病

   • The farmer noticed the horse had developed staggers and called the vet.
   • Staggers can be fatal if not treated promptly in cattle.
   • The disease known as staggers is often linked to mineral deficiencies.

   同义词blind staggers

• 动词，表示走路不稳、摇晃蹒跚，也指使人震惊、难以置信，或使事物交错排列。

A verb used to indicate moving unsteadily or causing shock, surprise, or arrangement in alternating positions.

1. Walk unsteadilyB1formal

   To walk or move in an unsteady, uncontrolled way, as if about to fall.

   踉跄行走

   • He staggered out of the bar after drinking too much.
   • The injured soldier staggered across the battlefield.
   • She staggered to her feet after the blow.

   同义词lurchreelstumbleswayteetertotterwobble

2. Walk with great difficultyB1formal

   To move forward with great effort, often due to exhaustion or injury.

   踉跄行走

   • The hiker staggered through the desert, desperate for water.
   • He staggered under the weight of the heavy backpack.
   • She staggered along the path, barely able to stand.

   同义词falterlurchreelstumbletotterwobble

3. Arrange systematicallyB2formal

   To arrange or schedule events, payments, or items at different times or in a specific order.

   错开安排

   • The company staggered the employees' lunch breaks to avoid crowding.
   • They staggered the payments over a period of six months.
   • The teacher staggered the due dates for the assignments.

   同义词alternatedistributeoffsetphasespread out

   反义词aligncoordinateregularizesynchronizeuniform

4. Astound or overwhelmB2formal

   To shock or surprise someone so much that they are unable to think or react normally.

   使震惊

   • The news of his sudden death staggered everyone.
   • The sheer scale of the disaster staggered the rescue workers.
   • Her incredible talent staggered the audience.

   同义词astonishastoundbowl overconfounddazedumbfoundflabbergastoverwhelmshockstunstupefysurprise