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falter

UK/'fɒ:ltә/US
IELTSTOEFLGREB2

Definitions

v.

To lose strength or confidence; to hesitate or speak unsteadily.

动摇,踌躇,支吾,蹒跚

n.

A moment of unsteadiness or hesitation.

踌躇,颤抖,支吾

Root Breakdown

Native English
falterother
=falter

Example Sentences

  • 1.

    His confidence began to falter as he realized the difficulty of the task.

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