flounder
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/ˈflaʊndər/
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/ˈflaʊndə(r)/
to struggle to find the right words or actions
After the unexpected question, she was floundering for a response.
在那个出乎意料的问题之后,她正在努力寻找回应。
to struggle and be unable to succeed
The company was floundering due to poor management.
由于管理不善,公司陷入了困境。
to struggle to move through water or a similar substance
The puppy was floundering in the mud after the rain.
雨后小狗在泥里挣扎。
a flat fish that is often eaten
Flounders are a common dish in many coastal areas.
比目鱼在许多沿海地区是一道常见的菜肴。