新东方-柯林斯雅思备考词典

awkward

英  [ˈɔːkwəd]
    

[ADJ]

    ADJ. 形容词
  • 1令人尴尬的

    An awkward situation is embarrassing and difficult to deal with.

    近义词

    tricky

    双语例句

    例:

    I was the first to ask him awkward questions but there'll be harder ones to come.

    我是第一个问他尴尬问题的人,但后面还会有更棘手的问题。

    2(使用)不便的 , (工作)棘手的

    Something that is awkward to use or carry is difficult to use or carry because of its design. A job that is awkward is difficult to do.

    近义词

    tricky

    双语例句

    例:

    It was small but heavy enough to make it awkward to carry.

    它虽然小,却很沉重,不便携带。

    3笨拙的

    An awkward movement or position is uncomfortable or clumsy.

    双语例句

    例:

    Amy made an awkward gesture with her hands.

    艾米笨拙地做了一个手势。

    4难为情的

    Someone who feels awkward behaves in a shy or embarrassed way.

    近义词

    uncomfortable

    双语例句

    例:

    Women frequently say that they feel awkward taking the initiative in sex.

    女性经常说她们觉得在性事上采取主动令人难为情。

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