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| Back | 牛津8  BrE /ˈɔːkwəd/NAmE /ˈɔːkwərd/adjective  word origin  thesaurus  example bank 1 making you feel embarrassedThere was an awkward silence. I felt awkward because they obviously wanted to be alone.2 difficult to deal with difficult Don't ask awkward questions. You've put me in an awkward position. an awkward customer (= a person who is difficult to deal with) Please don't be awkward about letting him come. It makes things awkward for everyone when you behave like that.3 not convenient inconvenient Have I come at an awkward time?4 difficult or dangerous because of its shape or designThis box is very awkward for one person to carry. This tool will reach into awkward corners, such as under kitchen units.5 not moving in an easy way; not comfortableHe tried to dance, but he was too clumsy and awkward. I must have slept in an awkward position—I'm aching all over.  awk•ward•ly/BrE ˈɔːkwədli; NAmE ˈɔːkwərdli/ adverb ‘I'm sorry,’ he said awkwardly. She fell awkwardly and broke her ankle. an awkwardly shaped roomawk•ward•ness/BrE ˈɔːkwədnəs; NAmE ˈɔːkwərdnəs/ noun[uncountable]She laughed to cover up her feeling of awkwardness. There was no awkwardness between them. 牛津7双解 柯林斯2008 |
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