awkward
/ˈɔk.wɚd/ 形容词 B1中文： 别扭、尴尬
- Lacking dexterity in the use of the hands or of tools. · John was awkward at performing the trick. He'll have to practice to improve.
- Not easily managed; embarrassing. · That was an extremely awkward moment. Everyone was watching.· An awkward silence had fallen.
- Lacking social skills, or uncomfortable with social interaction. · I'm very awkward at parties.
- Perverse; adverse; difficult to handle. · He's a right awkward chap.· These cabinets are going to be very awkward when we move.
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Collins, awkward and solemn, apologizing instead of attending, and often moving wrong without being aware of it, gave her all the shame and misery which a disagreeable partner for a couple of dances can give.
“You are uniformly charming!” cried he, with an air of awkward gallantry; “and I am persuaded that, when sanctioned by the express authority of both your excellent parents, my proposals will not fail of being acceptable.”
Elizabeth quietly answered “undoubtedly;” and, after an awkward pause, they returned to the rest of the family.
It seemed like wilful ill-nature, or a voluntary penance; for on these occasions it was not merely a few formal inquiries and an awkward pause and then away, but he actually thought it necessary to turn back and walk with her.
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