单词 | flat-footed |
释义 | flat-footed (once / 23040 pages) 1adj 2adj 3adj WORD FAMILY flat-footed USAGE EXAMPLESMarshall was left equally flat-footed midway through the first half when, after Barry opened space with a delayed pass, Barkley’s cross-shot skipped wide. The Guardian(Dec 30, 2016) The retail industry, in theory, shouldn’t be caught entirely flat-footed by the surge in late shopping. Washington Post(Dec 23, 2016) Ted Ginn Jr. caught the pass flat-footed for an easy touchdown. Washington Post(Dec 20, 2016) 1 1adj with feet flat on the ground; not tiptoe Syn footed having feet 2adj having broad flat feet that usually turn outward 2a slow flat-footed walk Syn splayfoot, splayfooted having feet that turn outward adj unprepared and unable to react quickly 3the new product caught their competitors flat-footed Syn unready not prepared or in a state of readiness; slow to understand or respond adj without reservation a flat-footed refusal Syn direct straightforward in means or manner or behavior or language or action |
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