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dodder

UK/'dɒdә/US
GREB2

Definitions

v.

To move or walk unsteadily, trembling especially due to old age

蹒跚而行;颤颤巍巍地走

n.

A parasitic plant with yellow or orange thread-like stems that grows on other plants

菟丝子(一种寄生植物)

Root Breakdown

Native English
dodderother
=dodder

Example Sentences

  • 1.

    The elderly man began to dodder slowly across the street, leaning heavily on his cane.

  • 2.

    As he aged, he would dodder slightly when walking up stairs but remained mentally sharp.

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