awkward
英 /ˈɔːkwəd/ 美 /ˈɔːkwərd/
- adj. 尴尬的；令人不自在的making you feel embarrassed or uncomfortable
- adj. 笨拙的；难操作的moving clumsily or difficult to handle
- adj. 棘手的；难处理的difficult to deal with or manage
There was an awkward silence after I forgot her name.
我忘了她的名字，随后出现了一阵尴尬的沉默。
Flexible working arrangements can help parents manage awkward schedules without sacrificing their career opportunities.
灵活的工作安排可以帮助家长应对难以协调的日程，而不必牺牲职业机会。
搭配
an awkward silence 尴尬的沉默feel awkward 感到不自在an awkward question 难回答的问题an awkward position 难堪的处境
辨析提示
awkward可指社交尴尬，也可指动作笨拙。
词族
awkwardly (adv.)、awkwardness (n.)
相关词
- awkwardness 笨拙；不灵活
- temper 脾气；易怒的性情
- fabulous 极好的；绝妙的
- fascination 着迷；强烈兴趣
- misery 痛苦；悲惨
- expectancy 期待；期盼
- optimistic 乐观的；抱有希望的
- daring 大胆的；勇于冒险的
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