tottering

Describes something or someone that is moving in an unsteady or shaky manner, often due to weakness, age, or instability.

ruОписывает что-то или кого-то, кто движется неуверенно или шатко, часто из-за слабости, возраста или нестабильности.esDescribe algo o a alguien que se mueve de manera insegura o tambaleante, a menudo por debilidad, edad o inestabilidad; también puede referirse a algo que está a punto de caerse o colapsar.frDécrit quelque chose ou quelqu'un qui se déplace de manière instable ou chancelante, souvent en raison de la faiblesse, de l'âge ou d'un manque de stabilité.deBeschreibt etwas oder jemanden, das oder der sich unsicher, wackelig oder schwankend bewegt, oft aufgrund von Schwäche, Alter oder Instabilität. Kann auch eine unsichere, wankende Lage oder Position bezeichnen.ptDescreve algo ou alguém que se move de forma insegura ou instável, frequentemente por fraqueza, idade avançada ou falta de firmeza. Também pode indicar algo que está prestes a cair ou entrar em colapso.zh形容某人或某物行走或移动时摇晃不稳，常因体弱、年迈或不稳固所致；也可形容即将倒塌或崩溃的事物。arيصف شيئًا أو شخصًا يتحرك بشكل غير ثابت أو متذبذب، غالبًا بسبب الضعف أو التقدم في السن أو عدم الاستقرار. ويشمل أيضًا ما هو على وشك السقوط أو الانهيار.

1. Unsteady in gait B2 formal

   Walking or moving in an unsteady manner, often due to age, weakness, or illness.

   • The old man was tottering along the path with a cane.
   • She felt dizzy and was tottering on her feet.
   • The toddler was tottering across the room for the first time.

   ruШаткая походкаesTambaleantefrChancelant (en marchant)deWackeliger GangptMarcha instávelzh蹒跚arمشية متعثرة

   同义词: dodderingfalteringstaggeringunsteadywobbling

   反义词: firmstablesteady

2. Unstable or about to collapse C1 formal

   Describing a structure, system, or institution that is unstable and likely to fail or fall.

   • The tottering bridge was closed for safety reasons.
   • The company's finances are tottering on the brink of bankruptcy.
   • The tottering regime finally fell after months of protests.

   ruШаткийesA punto de derrumbarsefrvacillant, sur le point de s'effondrerdeWackeligptInstávelzh摇摇欲坠arمتزعزع

   同义词: dilapidatedprecariousramshacklericketyshakyunstableunsteadywobbly

   反义词: firmsecuresolidsoundstable

• more tottering comparative form
• most tottering superlative form

A verb used to describe moving in a shaky or unsteady manner, often due to weakness, age, or imbalance.

ruГлагол, используемый для описания движения шаткой или неустойчивой походкой, часто из-за слабости, возраста или нарушения равновесия.esVerbo que describe el movimiento con paso tambaleante o inestable, a menudo por debilidad, edad o pérdida de equilibrio; también puede referirse a vacilar o titubear en una decisión o situación.frVerbe décrivant un mouvement avec une démarche chancelante ou instable, souvent dû à la faiblesse, à l'âge ou à un problème d'équilibre ; peut aussi signifier hésiter ou vaciller au sens figuré.deVerb, das eine schwankende oder unsichere Gangart beschreibt, oft aufgrund von Schwäche, hohem Alter oder Gleichgewichtsstörungen; auch bildlich für unsicheres Schwanken oder Wanken.ptVerbo usado para descrever o ato de andar de forma instável ou vacilante, muitas vezes por fraqueza, idade avançada ou perda de equilíbrio; também pode indicar hesitação ou oscilação.zh动词，形容行走时脚步不稳、摇摇晃晃的样子，常因虚弱、年老或失去平衡所致；也可比喻事物摇摇欲坠、濒临崩溃。arفعل يُستخدم لوصف المشي بخطوات غير ثابتة أو متعرجة، غالبًا بسبب الضعف أو الكبر أو فقدان التوازن، وقد يعني أيضًا التمايل أو التذبذب قبل السقوط.

1. Move unsteadily B2 formal

   To move in a way that is not stable, as if about to fall.

   • The old man tottered along the path with a cane.
   • The toddler tottered across the room for the first time.
   • The stack of books tottered dangerously on the edge of the table.

   ruИдти шатаясьesTambalearsefrmarcher en chancelantdeWankenptAndar cambaleandozh摇摇晃晃地走arالمشي مترنحًا

   同义词: careenlurchreelstaggerstumbleswayteeterwobble

   反义词: balance

2. Walk unsteadily B2 formal

   To walk with a shaky or unsteady gait, often due to weakness or dizziness.

   • She tottered to her feet after fainting.
   • He tottered out of the bar, clearly intoxicated.
   • The injured bird tottered on the ground before flying away.

   ruИдти шатаясьesTambalearsefrmarcher en titubantdeWackelig gehenptAndar cambaleandozh蹒跚而行arالمشي مترنحًا

   同义词: falterlurchreelstaggerstumbleteeterwobble

   反义词: marchpacesteadystridetread

3. Rock or sway B2 formal

   To move with a rocking or swaying motion, as if about to collapse.

   • The tall chimney tottered in the strong wind.
   • The old building tottered during the earthquake.
   • The pile of dishes tottered as the waiter carried them.

   ruШататьсяesTambalearsefrChanceler, tituberdeSchwankenptOscilarzh摇晃arتمايل وترنح

   同义词: lurchreelrockstaggerswayteeterwaverwobble

   反义词: standstead

• tottered past participle
• tottered past simple
• tottering present participle
• totters third person singular