fumble
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/ˈfʌmbl/
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/ˈfʌmbl/
to clumsily handle or search for something with your hands
He fumbled for his keys in the dark.
他在黑暗中摸索着他的钥匙。
to speak hesitantly or unclearly
He fumbled for the right words to say.
他努力寻找合适的话语。
to drop or fail to control a ball in sports
The quarterback fumbled the ball and lost possession.
四分卫失误了球,失去了控球权。
a clumsy action with the hands
He made a fumble trying to catch the ball.
他试图接球时失误了。
a dropped ball in American football
The fumble led to the opposing team scoring a touchdown.
失误导致对方球队得分。
a failure to pick up a rolling ball in baseball