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awkward awkward ★★☆☆☆/ɔ͟ːkwə(r)d/1[ADJ-GRADED	能被表示程度的副词或介词词组修饰的形容词]使人尴尬的；难处理的；棘手的 An awkward situation is embarrassing and difficult to deal with. I was the first to ask him awkward questions but there'll be harder ones to come...我是第一个向他提出尴尬问题的人，不过还会有人问更难回答的问题。There was an awkward moment as couples decided whether to stand next to their partners.大家在决定是否要站到自己配偶身旁时，这一刻令人尴尬。awkwardlyThere was an awkwardly long silence.有很长一段时间陷入了难堪的沉默。...an awkwardly timed meeting.时间安排不当的会议2[ADJ-GRADED	能被表示程度的副词或介词词组修饰的形容词]难使用的；难携带的；（工作）难处理的 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.   [usu v-link ADJ]It was small but heavy enough to make it awkward to carry...它虽然小，但很重，不便携带。Full-size tripods can be awkward, especially if you're shooting a low-level subject.标准尺寸的三脚架可能会不便于使用，用于拍摄低角度的物体时尤其如此。awkwardlyThe autoexposure button is awkwardly placed under the lens release button.自动曝光按钮安装在镜头脱卸按钮下面，十分不便。3[ADJ-GRADED	能被表示程度的副词或介词词组修饰的形容词]（行动）笨拙的；（姿势）别扭的 An awkward movement or position is uncomfortable or clumsy. Amy made an awkward gesture with her hands.埃米笨拙地做了个手势。awkwardlyHe fell awkwardly and went down in agony clutching his right knee...他笨拙地摔倒了，痛苦地抱住右膝倒在地上。He lay beside her awkwardly, propped on an elbow.他用一只胳膊肘支着身体，别扭地躺在她旁边。4[ADJ-GRADED	能被表示程度的副词或介词词组修饰的形容词]害羞的；尴尬的；局促不安的 Someone who feels awkward behaves in a shy or embarrassed way. Women frequently say that they feel awkward taking the initiative in sex...女人们经常说她们不好意思在性生活上采取主动。He was rather awkward with his godson.在教子面前，他非常局促不安。awkwardly'This is Malcolm,' the girl said awkwardly, to fill the silence.女孩尴尬地说了句“这是马尔科姆”，打破了沉默。awkwardnessHe displayed all the awkwardness of adolescence.他表现出了青春期的各种羞涩不安。5[ADJ-GRADED	能被表示程度的副词或介词词组修饰的形容词]不可理喻的；难打交道的；难相处的 If you say that someone is awkward, you are critical of them because you find them unreasonable and difficult to live with or deal with.   [disapproval]She's got to an age where she is being awkward.她到了难相处的年龄。 awkwardawk‧ward /ˈɔːkwəd $ ˈɒːkwərd/ ●●○ S3 adjective  Word Origin Examples Thesaurus Collocations Phrases 1making you feel embarrassed so that you are not sure what to do or say  SYN  difficult:  I hoped he would stop asking awkward questions. There was an awkward moment when she didn’t know whether to shake his hand or kiss his cheek. an awkward silence A laugh can help people over an awkward situation. Philip’s remarks put her in an awkward position (=made it difficult for her to know what to do).► see thesaurus at embarrassed2not relaxed or comfortable:  She liked to dance but felt awkward if someone was watching her. Geoff looked uneasy and awkward. Make sure that the baby is not sleeping in an awkward position.3difficult to do, use, or deal with:  It’ll be awkward getting cars in and out. The new financial arrangements were awkward to manage. A good carpenter can make a cupboard to fit the most awkward space. She was afraid he was going to ask an awkward question.► see thesaurus at difficult4not convenient:  I’m sorry to call at such an awkward time but I won’t keep you a minute.5an awkward person is deliberately unhelpful  SYN  difficultawkward about The staff wanted to go home and they were getting awkward about a meeting starting so late. an awkward customer (=person who is difficult and unhelpful)—awkwardly adverb:  ‘I’m very sorry about your sister,’ he said awkwardly. Vera smiled awkwardly.—awkwardness noun [uncountable]:  He tried to smooth over the awkwardness of the situation.

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Collins	awkward ★★☆☆☆ /ɔ͟ːkwə(r)d/ 1 [ADJ-GRADED 能被表示程度的副词或介词词组修饰的形容词]使人尴尬的；难处理的；棘手的 An awkward situation is embarrassing and difficult to deal with. I was the first to ask him awkward questions but there'll be harder ones to come... 我是第一个向他提出尴尬问题的人，不过还会有人问更难回答的问题。 There was an awkward moment as couples decided whether to stand next to their partners. 大家在决定是否要站到自己配偶身旁时，这一刻令人尴尬。 awkwardly There was an awkwardly long silence. 有很长一段时间陷入了难堪的沉默。 ...an awkwardly timed meeting. 时间安排不当的会议 2 [ADJ-GRADED 能被表示程度的副词或介词词组修饰的形容词]难使用的；难携带的；（工作）难处理的 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. [usu v-link ADJ] It was small but heavy enough to make it awkward to carry... 它虽然小，但很重，不便携带。 Full-size tripods can be awkward, especially if you're shooting a low-level subject. 标准尺寸的三脚架可能会不便于使用，用于拍摄低角度的物体时尤其如此。 awkwardly The autoexposure button is awkwardly placed under the lens release button. 自动曝光按钮安装在镜头脱卸按钮下面，十分不便。 3 [ADJ-GRADED 能被表示程度的副词或介词词组修饰的形容词]（行动）笨拙的；（姿势）别扭的 An awkward movement or position is uncomfortable or clumsy. Amy made an awkward gesture with her hands. 埃米笨拙地做了个手势。 awkwardly He fell awkwardly and went down in agony clutching his right knee... 他笨拙地摔倒了，痛苦地抱住右膝倒在地上。 He lay beside her awkwardly, propped on an elbow. 他用一只胳膊肘支着身体，别扭地躺在她旁边。 4 [ADJ-GRADED 能被表示程度的副词或介词词组修饰的形容词]害羞的；尴尬的；局促不安的 Someone who feels awkward behaves in a shy or embarrassed way. Women frequently say that they feel awkward taking the initiative in sex... 女人们经常说她们不好意思在性生活上采取主动。 He was rather awkward with his godson. 在教子面前，他非常局促不安。 awkwardly 'This is Malcolm,' the girl said awkwardly, to fill the silence. 女孩尴尬地说了句“这是马尔科姆”，打破了沉默。 awkwardness He displayed all the awkwardness of adolescence. 他表现出了青春期的各种羞涩不安。 5 [ADJ-GRADED 能被表示程度的副词或介词词组修饰的形容词]不可理喻的；难打交道的；难相处的 If you say that someone is awkward, you are critical of them because you find them unreasonable and difficult to live with or deal with. [disapproval] She's got to an age where she is being awkward. 她到了难相处的年龄。
Oxford	awk·ward ★ / ˈɔːkwəd ; NAmE ˈɔːkwərd / adjective 1 ★ making you feel embarrassed 令人尴尬的；使人难堪的 ◆ There was an awkward silence. 一阵令人尴尬的沉默。 2 ★ difficult to deal with 难对付的；难处理的 SYN difficult ◆ Don't ask awkward questions. 不要问棘手的问题。 ◆ You've put me in an awkward position. 你使得我狼狈不堪。 ◆ an awkward customer (= a person who is difficult to deal with) 难对付的家伙 ◆ Please don't be awkward about letting him come. 关于让他来这事请你不要作梗。 3 ★ not convenient 不方便的 SYN inconvenient ◆ Have I come at an awkward time? 我来得不是时候吧？ 4 ★ difficult or dangerous because of its shape or design （因形状、设计而）产生困难的，危险的 ◆ This box is very awkward for one person to carry. 这只箱子一个人很不好搬。 5 ★ not moving in an easy way; not comfortable （动作）笨拙的；不舒适的 ◆ He tried to dance, but he was too clumsy and awkward. 他试着跳舞，但是太笨拙，太别扭。 ◆ I must have slept in an awkward position—I'm aching all over. 我肯定是睡的姿势不当，我全身疼痛。 ▶ awk·ward·ly ★ / ˈɔːkwədli ; NAmE ˈɔːkwərdli / adverb ◆ ‘I'm sorry,’ he said awkwardly. “对不起。”他局促不安地说。 ◆ She fell awkwardly and broke her ankle. 她笨重地摔了一跤，摔断了踝关节。 ◆ an awkwardly shaped room 形状别扭的房间 awk·ward·ness / ˈɔːkwədnəs ; NAmE ˈɔːkwərdnəs / noun [uncountable ] ◆ She laughed to cover up her feeling of awkwardness. 她用笑声掩饰她的难堪。 awkwardness awkwardnesses awk·ward / ˈɔːkwəd ; NAmE ˈɔːkwərd / awk·ward·ly / ˈɔːkwədli ; NAmE ˈɔːkwərdli / awk·ward·ness / ˈɔːkwədnəs ; NAmE ˈɔːkwərdnəs /
LDC	awkwardawk‧ward /ˈɔːkwəd $ ˈɒːkwərd/ ●●○ S3 adjective Word Origin Examples Thesaurus Collocations Phrases 1making you feel embarrassed so that you are not sure what to do or say SYN difficult: I hoped he would stop asking awkward questions. There was an awkward moment when she didn’t know whether to shake his hand or kiss his cheek. an awkward silence A laugh can help people over an awkward situation. Philip’s remarks put her in an awkward position (=made it difficult for her to know what to do).► see thesaurus at embarrassed 2not relaxed or comfortable: She liked to dance but felt awkward if someone was watching her. Geoff looked uneasy and awkward. Make sure that the baby is not sleeping in an awkward position.3difficult to do, use, or deal with: It’ll be awkward getting cars in and out. The new financial arrangements were awkward to manage. A good carpenter can make a cupboard to fit the most awkward space. She was afraid he was going to ask an awkward question.► see thesaurus at difficult 4not convenient: I’m sorry to call at such an awkward time but I won’t keep you a minute.5an awkward person is deliberately unhelpful SYN difficultawkward about The staff wanted to go home and they were getting awkward about a meeting starting so late. an awkward customer (=person who is difficult and unhelpful)—awkwardly adverb: ‘I’m very sorry about your sister,’ he said awkwardly. Vera smiled awkwardly.—awkwardness noun [uncountable]: He tried to smooth over the awkwardness of the situation.
WDF	awkward [ˈɔ:kwəd] CET4CET6TEM4考研GRETOEFLIELTS j5043 5457 614 2343 1205 802 493 ADJ5668 152173 Spoken: 258613588 尴尬的(69%)，笨拙的(31%) adj.尴尬的；笨拙的；棘手的；不合适的

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