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单词 falter
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falter

​verb intransitive
UK /ˈfɔːltə(r)/
Word Forms
present tense
I/you/we/theyfalter
he/she/itfalters
present participlefaltering
past tensefaltered
past participlefaltered
DEFINITIONS3
  1. 1
    to stop being effective or making progress

    Peace talks have faltered.

    Synonyms and related words
    To not make progress
    falter
    fall behind
    not be getting/going anywhere
  2. 2
    to stop doing something because you have lost your confidence or determination

    Wright never faltered in his architectural principles.

    Synonyms and related words
    To delay action, wait or hesitate
    delay
    wait
    hesitate
    Synonyms and related words
    To stop doing something
    stop
    break off
    give up
  3. 3
    to stop speaking, or to speak with pauses between the words, because you are nervous or upset
    Synonyms and related words
    To stop talking, or to not say anything
    fall silent
    hush
    dry up
    1. 3a
      if someone’s steps falter, they stop walking
      Synonyms and related words
      To walk unsteadily or with difficulty
      stumble
      stagger
      limp
    2. 3b
      if someone’s look or smile falters, they stop looking or smiling
      Synonyms and related words
      To show, or to be expressed in the face or eyes
      clear
      crease
      creep

falter

​verb intransitive
US /ˈfɔltər/
Word Forms
present tense
I/you/we/theyfalter
he/she/itfalters
present participlefaltering
past tensefaltered
past participlefaltered
DEFINITIONS3
  1. 1
    to stop being effective or making progress

    Peace talks have faltered.

    Synonyms and related words
    To not make progress
    lose out
    falter
    fall behind
  2. 2
    to stop doing something because you have lost your confidence or determination

    Wright never faltered in his architectural principles.

    Synonyms and related words
    To delay action, wait or hesitate
    delay
    wait
    hesitate
    Synonyms and related words
    To stop doing something
    stop
    break off
    give up
  3. 3
    to stop speaking, or to speak with pauses between the words, because you are nervous or upset
    Synonyms and related words
    To stop talking, or to not say anything
    fall silent
    hush
    dry up
    1. 3a
      if someone’s steps falter, they stop walking
      Synonyms and related words
      To walk unsteadily or with difficulty
      stumble
      stagger
      limp
    2. 3b
      if someone’s look or smile falters, they stop looking or smiling
      Synonyms and related words
      To show, or to be expressed in the face or eyes
      clear
      crease
      creep
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