awkward
['ɔ:kwəd]
adj.尴尬的, 笨拙的, (设计)别扭的
例句与用法:
The heavy ax was awkward to use.
这把重斧头不好用。
Your refusal puts me in an awkward predicament.
你的拒绝让我感到十分为难。
At the formal party I felt very awkward and out of place.
在正式的舞会上,我感到局促不安,很不自在。
词形变化:
副词: awkwardly | 名词: awkwardness |
详细释义:
a.
1. 笨拙的; 不熟练的, 不灵巧的[(+with)]
She is still awkward with chopsticks.
她用筷子还不熟练。
2. 使用不便的; 难操纵的[+to-v]
This machine is awkward to handle.
这台机器很难操作。
3. 难对付的, 棘手的
He asked several awkward questions at the press conference.
他在记者招待会上提了几个难回答的问题。
4. 不便的, 不合适的; 尴尬的[(+for)]
He felt awkward and uncomfortable.
他感到尴尬和不舒服。