faltering
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/ˈfɔːltərɪŋ/
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/ˈfɔːltərɪŋ/
not steady or strong, starting to fail or collapse
The faltering economy is causing concern among citizens.
经济摇摆不定
hesitant or not confident in speech
He gave a faltering response to the question.
他的回答犹豫不决
not confident or steady in movement
The child took his first faltering steps towards his parents.
孩子向父母迈出了蹒跚的第一步