awkward
🇺🇸
/ˈɔːkwərd/
🇬🇧
/ˈɔːkwəd/
adjective
B2
causing embarrassment
The awkward silence made everyone feel uncomfortable.
尴尬的沉默让每个人都感到不舒服。
B2
hard to handle
His awkward behavior created problems for the whole team.
他难以处理的行为给整个团队带来了问题。
B2
not a good time
Calling at midnight was an awkward time for them.
午夜打电话对他们来说是个不合适的时间。
C1
hard to use or carry
The awkward package was difficult to move by myself.
这个难以搬运的包裹我一个人很难搬动。
C1
not graceful
His awkward movements showed he wasn't comfortable dancing.
他笨拙的动作表明他跳舞时很不自在。
translation
令人尴尬的, 难以处理的, 不合时宜的, 使用不便的, 笨拙的