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awkwardly

UKUS
TOEFLB1

Definitions

adv.

In a clumsy, uncomfortable, or embarrassing manner.

笨拙地;尴尬地

Root Breakdown

Root-derived
awkwardstem
+
lyin the manner of
=awkwardly

Common Collocations

  • 1.move awkwardly笨拙地移动

Example Sentences

  • 1.

    He moved awkwardly down the stairs after his leg injury.

  • 2.

    She laughed awkwardly at his inappropriate joke during the presentation.

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