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Clumsy Things Adjective Awkward ˈklʌmzi Moving Fingers I

This flashcard defines "clumsy" as being awkward, unskillful, or difficult to use, whether referring to a person, action, or object. It implies a lack of grace, coordination, or polish in movement, handling, or design.

This flashcard defines "clumsy" as being awkward, unskillful, or difficult to use, whether referring to a person, action, or object. It implies a lack of grace, coordination, or polish in movement, handling, or design.

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/klʌ̱mzi/
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[ADJ-GRADED 能被表示程度的副词或介词词组修饰的形容词]笨拙的;不灵活的 A clumsy person moves or handles things in a careless, awkward way, often so that things are knocked over or broken.
  • I'd never seen a clumsier, less coordinated boxer...

    我从没见过更笨拙、动作更不协调的拳击手。

  • Unfortunately, I was still very clumsy behind the wheel of the jeep.

    令人遗憾的是我开起吉普来还是笨手笨脚。

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  • The rooks flew clumsily towards their nests.

    那些秃鼻乌鸦笨拙地飞向它们的巢。

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  • Ben's biggest problem is clumsiness.

    本最大的毛病就是笨手笨脚。

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[ADJ-GRADED 能被表示程度的副词或介词词组修饰的形容词](行为或措词)不得体的,拙劣的 A clumsy action or statement is not skilful or is likely to upset people.
  • The action seemed a clumsy attempt to topple the Janata Dal government...

    这一试图推翻人民党政府的行动似乎缺乏策略。

  • He denied the announcement was clumsy and insensitive.

    他否认声明不得体、不近人情。

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  • If the matter were handled clumsily, it could cost Miriam her life.

    要是事情处理不当,米丽娅姆可能会送命。

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  • I was ashamed at my clumsiness and insensitivity.

    我为自己的笨拙和麻木不仁感到羞愧。

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[ADJ-GRADED 能被表示程度的副词或介词词组修饰的形容词](设计或外表)粗糙的,难用的;设计欠佳的 An object that is clumsy is not neat in design or appearance, and is often awkward to use.
  • The keyboard is a large and clumsy instrument as far as portable computers are concerned...

    就手提电脑而言,键盘就显得大而笨重了。

  • It was a clumsy looking aeroplane.

    那架飞机样子很难看。


Oxford clumsy / ˈklʌmzi ; NAmE ˈklʌmzi / adjective ( clum·sier , clum·si·est ) 1 (of people and animals 人和动物 ) moving or doing things in a very awkward way 笨拙的;不灵巧的 I spilt your coffee. Sorry—that was clumsy of me. 我弄洒了你的咖啡。对不起,我真是笨手笨脚的。 His clumsy fingers couldn't untie the knot. 他的手很笨拙,无法解开这个结。 2 (of actions and statements 行动和陈述 ) done without skill or in a way that offends people 无技巧的;冒犯人的;不得体的 She made a clumsy attemptto apologize. 她本想道歉,但措词生硬。 3 (of objects 物体 ) difficult to move or use easily; not well designed 难以移动的;难用的;设计欠佳的 4 (of processes 程序 ) awkward; too complicated to understand or use easily 难处理的;复杂难懂的;使用不便的 The complaints procedure is clumsy and time-consuming. 申诉程序复杂耗时。 clum·si·ly / ˈklʌmzɪli ; NAmE ˈklʌmzɪli / adverb clum·si·ness / ˈklʌmzinəs ; NAmE ˈklʌmzinəs / noun [uncountable ] clumsy clumsier clumsiest clumsy / ˈklʌmzi ; NAmE ˈklʌmzi / clum·si·ly / ˈklʌmzɪli ; NAmE ˈklʌmzɪli / clum·si·ness / ˈklʌmzinəs ; NAmE ˈklʌmzinəs /
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clumsyclum‧sy /ˈklʌmzi/ ●●○ adjective (comparative clumsier, superlative clumsiest)
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1moving or doing things in a careless way, especially so that you drop things, knock into things etc:  A clumsy waiter spilled wine all over her new skirt. a clumsy attempt to catch the ball see thesaurus at
careless
2a clumsy object is not easy to use and is often large and heavy3a clumsy action or statement is said or done carelessly or badly, and likely to upset someone:  David made a clumsy attempt to comfort us.clumsily adverbclumsiness noun [uncountable]THESAURUSclumsy adjective moving or doing things in a careless way, especially so that you drop things, knock into things etc: · She was very clumsy and was always walking into doors.· With clumsy fingers he took out a pack of cigarettes and tried to light one.awkward adjective moving in a way that does not seem relaxed or comfortable: · Her husband always looked a bit awkward when he was dancing.· an awkward teenagerungainly adjective moving in a way that is not graceful – used especially about people or things that are big: · The ostrich is rather an ungainly bird.· She collapsed into the chair in an ungainly manner.uncoordinated adjective not able to control your movements very well, and therefore not very good at physical activities: · When she first starting playing tennis, her movements were slow and uncoordinated.accident-prone adjective often having accidents: · I was very accident-prone as a child and was always having to go to hospital.be all fingers and thumbs British English informal, be all thumbs American English informal to be unable to control your fingers very well, so that you cannot do something: · ‘Do you want some help unwrapping that?’ ‘Yes please, I’m all fingers and thumbs today.’
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clumsy

[ˈklʌmzi]
级别:clumsier, clumsiest
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笨拙的(85%),笨重的(8%),不得体的(7%)
adj.笨拙的
笨拙地
不得当的
不得当地

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