falter
UK ['fɒl.tər] US ['fɑ:l.tˌɚ] verb intransitive
■to lose strength or purpose and stop, or almost stop 衰弱；动摇；犹豫；畏缩•The dinner party conversation faltered for a moment.晚宴上的谈话出现了一刻冷场。 •Her friends never faltered in their belief in her.她的朋友从未动摇过对她的信心。 •Nigel's voice faltered and he stopped speaking.奈杰尔的声音颤抖了，他没再继续说下去。 ■to move awkwardly as if you might fall 蹒跚；摇晃•The nurse saw him falter and made him lean on her.护士见他站不稳，就让他靠着自己。 |