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VERB
衰退;停步不前
If something falters, it loses power or strength in an uneven way, or no longer makes much progress.
例句
Normal life is at a standstill, and the economy is faltering...
正常生活陷于癱瘓，經(jīng)濟(jì)止步不前。
The car was out of sight around a bend in moments, but the engine did not falter or slow down...
汽車片刻間便轉(zhuǎn)彎不見了蹤影，但動(dòng)力絲毫未減。
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VERB
(因不自信)畏縮不前，開始出錯(cuò);猶疑
If you falter, you lose your confidence and stop doing something or start making mistakes.
例句
I have not faltered in my quest for a new future...
我對(duì)新的未來的追求從未動(dòng)搖過。
As he neared the house his steps faltered.
當(dāng)他走近房子時(shí)，腳步遲疑了起來。
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VERB
(說話)遲疑，吞吞吐吐，支吾
If your voice falters when you are speaking, you hesitate or pause, because you are unsure about what you are saying or are upset.
例句
Her voice faltered and she had to stop a moment to control it.
她聲音發(fā)顫，只好稍作停頓以有所控制。