lurch
UK/lә:tʃ/US
TOEFLGREC2
Definitions
v.
To move suddenly and unsteadily to one side; to stagger
突然倾斜，蹒跚而行
n.
A sudden unsteady movement or stagger; a difficult or helpless situation
突然倾斜；困境
Root Breakdown
lurchother
=lurch
Common Collocations
- 1.lurch [forward/backward/to the side][向前/向后/向侧]倾斜
- 2.[sudden/violent] lurch[突然的/猛烈的]倾斜
Example Sentences
- 1.
The ship gave a sudden lurch to the side.
- 2.
He lurched forward as the bus stopped abruptly.