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fumble

英 /ˈfʌmbl/  美 /ˈfʌmbl/
  • v. 笨拙地摸索;乱摸To search for or handle something with awkward hand movements.
  • v. 失手漏接;笨拙处理To fail to hold something or deal with something smoothly.

I fumbled for my keys in the dark hallway.

我在漆黑的走廊里摸索着找钥匙。

Users often fumble with unfamiliar controls, highlighting the importance of intuitive design in public transport systems.

使用者操作不熟悉的控制装置时常常手忙脚乱,这凸显了公共交通系统中直观设计的重要性。

搭配

fumble for keys 摸索着找钥匙fumble with a lock 笨手笨脚地摆弄锁fumble the ball 失手漏接球

辨析提示

fumble for表示摸索寻找;with表示笨拙摆弄。

词族

fumbling (adj.)

生活英语词汇CEFR C1

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