| 单词 | awkward |
| 释义 | awkward —awkward /ˈɔː.kwəd/ aep /ˈɑː.kwɚd/ adjective (DIFFICULT) ► B2 difficult to use, do, or deal with: » It's an awkward corner, so take it slowly.» Some of the questions were rather awkward.» It was an awkward ascent, but we reached the top eventually.» [+ to infinitive] My car's quite awkward to drive.» He's an awkward customer (= a difficult person to deal with).Thesaurus+: ↑Complicated and difficult to do , ↑Difficult to understandawkwardness /-nəs/ noun [U]► F0» In spite of the divorce, there was no awkwardness between them - in fact they seemed very much at ease.Thesaurus+: ↑Inability and awkwardness • • • Extra Examples:» If he persists in asking awkward questions, then send him to the boss.» When two of your best friends argue it puts you in a very awkward position.» He fielded some awkward questions very skilfully.» If they ask any awkward questions, just let me do the talking.» It's going to be awkward, to say the least.adjective (EMBARRASSING) B2 causing problems, worry, or embarrassment: » an awkward position/situation» There followed an awkward silence while we all tried to think of something to say.» They'd chosen an awkward time to call as I'd just got into the bath.» The police asked some awkward questions about where the money had come from.Thesaurus+: ↑InconvenienceThesaurus+: ↑EmbarrassingC2 embarrassed or nervous: » I always feel awkward when I'm with Chris - he's so difficult to talk to.» He seemed a little awkward when I first met him.Thesaurus+: ↑Anxious and worriedThesaurus+: ↑Ashamed and embarrassedawkwardness /-nəs/ noun [U]► F0» In spite of the divorce, there was no awkwardness between them - in fact they seemed very much at ease.Thesaurus+: ↑Inability and awkwardness • • • Extra Examples:» He's very deft at handling awkward situations.» Somehow she managed to fend off the awkward questions.» It's always awkward when you meet someone you know, but you can't remember their name.» Her remarks produced an awkward silence.» After a long, awkward pause someone asked a question.adjective (MOVEMENT) ► F0 moving in a way that is not natural, relaxed, or attractive: » His movements were slow and awkward.Thesaurus+: ↑Inability and awkwardnessawkwardness /-nəs/ noun [U]► F0» In spite of the divorce, there was no awkwardness between them - in fact they seemed very much at ease.Thesaurus+: ↑Inability and awkwardness adjective MAINLY UK (NOT HELPFUL) ► F0 intentionally not helpful: » Just stop being so awkward and help me push the car, will you!→ SYNONYM UNCOOPERATIVE(Cf. ↑uncooperative)Thesaurus+: ↑Unhelpful and Uncooperativeawkwardness /-nəs/ noun [U]► F0» In spite of the divorce, there was no awkwardness between them - in fact they seemed very much at ease.Thesaurus+: ↑Inability and awkwardness |
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