stagger
英 /ˈstæɡə/ 美 /ˈstæɡɚ/
- v. 踉跄；蹒跚to walk unsteadily, as if about to fall
- v. 错开安排to arrange events or activities at different times
- v. 使震惊to surprise someone greatly
He staggered backwards as the heavy suitcase swung towards him.
沉重的行李箱朝他摆来时，他踉跄着往后退。
Employers could stagger working hours to ease congestion and reduce pressure on public transport.
雇主可以错开工作时间，以缓解拥堵并减轻公共交通的压力。
搭配
stagger backwards 踉跄后退stagger to one's feet 踉跄着站起来stagger working hours 错开工作时间be staggered by 被……震惊
辨析提示
stagger作动词；staggering常指惊人之大。
词族
staggering (adj.)、staggeringly (adv.)
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