awkward
/`ɔkwɚd/
adj.
Not well made for use; difficult to use; causing difficulty. 设计不良的；使用不便的；引起困难的。
Unskillful; ungraceful; ungainly; clumsy. 不熟练的；不优美的；不雅的；笨拙的。
Difficult to deal with. 不易处理的；困难的。
- an awkward situation 困难之处境。
- It would be awkward to have you go away. 你若离去，那将会有困难。
Embarrassing. 令人困窘的；尴尬的。
习语:
the awkward age 未成熟的青春期。
Awkward implies a lack of grace in motion. Awkward 指动作之不雅观、不优美：
- He has an awkward gait. 他的步态不雅。
Clumsy implies something that is ungainly and heavy in movement. Clumsy 指笨拙不灵巧之行动：
- A duck is clumsy on land. 鸭在陆地上行动笨拙。
衍生词:
adv. awkwardly.
同义词:
clumsy.
awkward
来自翻译宝典
- 英语>简体中文, 美语词典
awkward
/ˈɔːkwəd/
adj.
1. (embarrassing) [+ moment, situation] 令人尴尬的
- He asked a lot of awkward questions. 他提了很多令人尴尬的问题。
an awkward situation 尴尬局面
- He uses humour to defuse an awkward situation. 他用幽默来化解尴尬的局面。
2. (embarrassed) 尴尬的；不自在的
- He was rather awkward with his godson. 在教子面前, 他非常局促不安。
3. (unwieldy) 使用不便的；不好用的
- The machine was very awkward to use. 这台机器非常不好用。
awkward to carry 不好携带
- It was small, but very awkward to carry. 它虽然小, 但不便携带。
4. (clumsy) [+ person, gesture] 笨拙的；不灵巧的
- Amy made an awkward gesture with her hands. 艾米笨拙地做了个手势。
5. (inconvenient) [+ time] 不方便的
at an awkward time 不合时宜
- The US health care debacle comes at an awkward time for the company. 对于这家公司来说, 美国医疗体系的崩溃来得真不是时候。
to be awkward for sb to do sth 某人不方便做某事
- It's a bit awkward for me to come and see you. 我有点不方便过来看你。
6. [+ age] 有问题的；困难的
- He's at an awkward age. 他正处在问题重重的年龄。
7. (uncooperative) 难相处的；不好对付的
- She's got to an age where she is being awkward. 她到了难相处的年龄。
8. <废> (perverse) 悖逆的
/ˈɔːkwəd/
adj.
1. (embarrassing) [+ moment, situation] 令人尴尬的
- He asked a lot of awkward questions. 他提了很多令人尴尬的问题。
an awkward situation 尴尬局面
- He uses humour to defuse an awkward situation. 他用幽默来化解尴尬的局面。
2. (embarrassed) 尴尬的；不自在的
- He was rather awkward with his godson. 在教子面前, 他非常局促不安。
3. (unwieldy) 使用不便的；不好用的
- The machine was very awkward to use. 这台机器非常不好用。
awkward to carry 不好携带
- It was small, but very awkward to carry. 它虽然小, 但不便携带。
4. (clumsy) [+ person, gesture] 笨拙的；不灵巧的
- Amy made an awkward gesture with her hands. 艾米笨拙地做了个手势。
5. (inconvenient) [+ time] 不方便的
at an awkward time 不合时宜
- The US health care debacle comes at an awkward time for the company. 对于这家公司来说, 美国医疗体系的崩溃来得真不是时候。
to be awkward for sb to do sth 某人不方便做某事
- It's a bit awkward for me to come and see you. 我有点不方便过来看你。
6. [+ age] 有问题的；困难的
- He's at an awkward age. 他正处在问题重重的年龄。
7. (uncooperative) 难相处的；不好对付的
- She's got to an age where she is being awkward. 她到了难相处的年龄。
8. <废> (perverse) 悖逆的
- 英语>简体中文, 英汉大词典
awkward
/ˈɔːkwəd/, US: /ˈɔːkwərd/
adj.
局促不安的；令人尴尬的；难对付的；笨拙的
别扭的，不自然的
/ˈɔːkwəd/, US: /ˈɔːkwərd/
adj.
局促不安的；令人尴尬的；难对付的；笨拙的
别扭的，不自然的
- 英语>简体中文, 高中课标词汇
awkward
n. 呆板的，笨拙的，使用不便的
n. 呆板的，笨拙的，使用不便的
- 英语>简体中文, 中医大词典
awkward
adj. 难使用的，笨拙的
【根】-ward 主要表示方向
adj. 难使用的，笨拙的
【根】-ward 主要表示方向
- 英语>简体中文, 英文字根词典
awkward
adj.（形容词）
1. Not graceful; ungainly. 不优雅的；难看的
2. Not dexterous; clumsy. 不灵巧的；不灵活的
3. Clumsily or unskillfully performed: 笨拙地或不熟练地表演的：
- The opera was marred by an awkward aria. 整部歌剧毁在咏叹调部分的不够熟练
4. Difficult to handle or manage: 不顺手的：难处理或管理的：
- an awkward bundle to carry. 携带不便的包裹
5. Difficult to effect; uncomfortable: 难以实施的；不舒服的：
- an awkward pose. 不舒服的姿势
6. Marked by or causing embarrassment or discomfort: 尴尬的：以造成窘迫和不舒服为特征的：
- an awkward remark; an awkward silence. 令人窘迫的评论；令人尴尬的沉默
7. Requiring great tact, ingenuity, skill, and discretion: 棘手的，难处理的：要求非常老练、机智、熟练和谨慎的：
- An awkward situation arose during the peace talks. 在和平谈判中出现了棘手的情况
adj.（形容词）
1. Not graceful; ungainly. 不优雅的；难看的
2. Not dexterous; clumsy. 不灵巧的；不灵活的
3. Clumsily or unskillfully performed: 笨拙地或不熟练地表演的：
- The opera was marred by an awkward aria. 整部歌剧毁在咏叹调部分的不够熟练
4. Difficult to handle or manage: 不顺手的：难处理或管理的：
- an awkward bundle to carry. 携带不便的包裹
5. Difficult to effect; uncomfortable: 难以实施的；不舒服的：
- an awkward pose. 不舒服的姿势
6. Marked by or causing embarrassment or discomfort: 尴尬的：以造成窘迫和不舒服为特征的：
- an awkward remark; an awkward silence. 令人窘迫的评论；令人尴尬的沉默
7. Requiring great tact, ingenuity, skill, and discretion: 棘手的，难处理的：要求非常老练、机智、熟练和谨慎的：
- An awkward situation arose during the peace talks. 在和平谈判中出现了棘手的情况
- 英语>简体中文, 美国传统词典
awkward
adj. 难用的，笨拙的
adj. 难用的，笨拙的
- 英语>简体中文, 英汉化学大词典
awkward
adj.
笨拙的, 不灵活的
- She is an awkward girl. 她是一个笨手笨脚的女孩。
- John is so shy and awkward that everyone notices him. 约翰如此害羞狼狈, 以至于大家都注意到了他。
难操纵的, 使用不便的
尴尬的, 棘手的
adj.
笨拙的, 不灵活的
- She is an awkward girl. 她是一个笨手笨脚的女孩。
- John is so shy and awkward that everyone notices him. 约翰如此害羞狼狈, 以至于大家都注意到了他。
难操纵的, 使用不便的
尴尬的, 棘手的
- 英语>简体中文, 简明英汉词典
awkward1
(adjective 形容词)
造成不便的
an awkward thing to handle. 难搬运的东西。
SYNONYM 同义词:bulky, cumbersome, inconvenient,unmanageable, unwieldy.
OPPOSITES: SEE 反义词参阅convenient.
笨拙的
awkward with your hands. 手拙。
SYNONYM 同义词:blundering, bungling, clumsy, gauche, gawky,[informal日常用语] ham-fisted, inept, inexpert,maladroit, uncoordinated, ungainly, unskilful.
OPPOSITES: SEE 反义词参阅skilful.
棘手的
an awkward problem. 棘手的问题。
SYNONYM 同义词:annoying, difficult, perplexing, thorny, [informal日常用语] ticklish, troublesome, trying,vexatious, vexing.
OPPOSITES: SEE 反义词参阅straightforward.
令人受窘的
an awkward silence. 令人受窘的沈默。
SYNONYM 同义词:embarrassing, uncomfortable, uneasy.
OPPOSITES: SEE 反义词参阅reassuring.
难对付的
an awkward customer. 难对付的傢伙。
SYNONYM 同义词:[informal日常用语] bloody-minded, disobliging,exasperating, obstinate, perverse, [informal日常用语] prickly, rude, stubborn, touchy, uncooperative.
OPPOSITES: SEE 反义词参阅co-operative.
别扭的
an awkward pupil. 别扭的学生。
SYNONYM 同义词:[slang俚语] bolshie, defiant, disobedient, intractable,misbehaving, naughty, rebellious, refractory,undisciplined, unruly, wayward.
OPPOSITES: SEE 反义词参阅well-behaved.
(adjective 形容词)
造成不便的
an awkward thing to handle. 难搬运的东西。
SYNONYM 同义词:bulky, cumbersome, inconvenient,unmanageable, unwieldy.
OPPOSITES: SEE 反义词参阅convenient.
笨拙的
awkward with your hands. 手拙。
SYNONYM 同义词:blundering, bungling, clumsy, gauche, gawky,[informal日常用语] ham-fisted, inept, inexpert,maladroit, uncoordinated, ungainly, unskilful.
OPPOSITES: SEE 反义词参阅skilful.
棘手的
an awkward problem. 棘手的问题。
SYNONYM 同义词:annoying, difficult, perplexing, thorny, [informal日常用语] ticklish, troublesome, trying,vexatious, vexing.
OPPOSITES: SEE 反义词参阅straightforward.
令人受窘的
an awkward silence. 令人受窘的沈默。
SYNONYM 同义词:embarrassing, uncomfortable, uneasy.
OPPOSITES: SEE 反义词参阅reassuring.
难对付的
an awkward customer. 难对付的傢伙。
SYNONYM 同义词:[informal日常用语] bloody-minded, disobliging,exasperating, obstinate, perverse, [informal日常用语] prickly, rude, stubborn, touchy, uncooperative.
OPPOSITES: SEE 反义词参阅co-operative.
别扭的
an awkward pupil. 别扭的学生。
SYNONYM 同义词:[slang俚语] bolshie, defiant, disobedient, intractable,misbehaving, naughty, rebellious, refractory,undisciplined, unruly, wayward.
OPPOSITES: SEE 反义词参阅well-behaved.
- 英语>简体中文, 英语同义词词典
awkward1
the 'awkward age
the period when some young people have difficulties as they approach adult life 尴尬年龄﹙指青春期之初﹚:
‘Gary seems such a quiet boy.’ ‘Oh, he’s just at that awkward age—he’ll soon grow out of it.’“加里好像沉默寡言。”“哦，他正处于尴尬年龄—很快就会过去的。”
the 'awkward age
the period when some young people have difficulties as they approach adult life 尴尬年龄﹙指青春期之初﹚:
‘Gary seems such a quiet boy.’ ‘Oh, he’s just at that awkward age—he’ll soon grow out of it.’“加里好像沉默寡言。”“哦，他正处于尴尬年龄—很快就会过去的。”
英语>简体中文, 英语习语词典
awkward1
adj.
(手脚)不灵巧的;不熟练的
(动作或表情)笨拙的; 难看的; 粗野的
不协调的
没有风度的
不好使用的; 使人感到麻烦的; 难应付的, 棘手的
困难的, 危险的
- an awkward staircase 上下不方便的楼梯
- awkward time 不方便的时间
- an awkward customer [口]难对付的家伙, 危险的人[动]物
- an awkward question 棘手问题
- in an awkward situation 处境困难
- an awkward remark 不得体的话
- awkward age 不成熟的年纪
- The child is still awkward with his chopsticks. 那小孩还不太会用筷子。
继承用法
awkwardly
adv.
awkwardness
n.
adj.
(手脚)不灵巧的;不熟练的
(动作或表情)笨拙的; 难看的; 粗野的
不协调的
没有风度的
不好使用的; 使人感到麻烦的; 难应付的, 棘手的
困难的, 危险的
- an awkward staircase 上下不方便的楼梯
- awkward time 不方便的时间
- an awkward customer [口]难对付的家伙, 危险的人[动]物
- an awkward question 棘手问题
- in an awkward situation 处境困难
- an awkward remark 不得体的话
- awkward age 不成熟的年纪
- The child is still awkward with his chopsticks. 那小孩还不太会用筷子。
继承用法
awkwardly
adv.
awkwardness
n.
英语>简体中文, 现代英汉综合大辞典
awkward
adj （手腳，說話）笨拙的；使用困難的＝lumbering＝lumpish＝ungainly
【例】The pan is an awkward shape 這個鍋的形狀用起來不方便。He's very awkward 他很笨
【類】craven:admirable＝deft :awkward畏縮的不令人敬佩＝靈巧的不笨拙
【反】svelte（adj 嬌美的）；lithe（adj 柔軟的；優雅的）；glib（adj 伶牙俐齒的）；deft（adj 靈巧的）
adj （手腳，說話）笨拙的；使用困難的＝lumbering＝lumpish＝ungainly
【例】The pan is an awkward shape 這個鍋的形狀用起來不方便。He's very awkward 他很笨
【類】craven:admirable＝deft :awkward畏縮的不令人敬佩＝靈巧的不笨拙
【反】svelte（adj 嬌美的）；lithe（adj 柔軟的；優雅的）；glib（adj 伶牙俐齒的）；deft（adj 靈巧的）
英语>繁体中文, GRE词汇精选
awkward
/ˈɔːkwəd/
1. 形容词 An awkward situation is embarrassing and difficult to deal with. 令人尴尬的
- I was the first to ask him awkward questions but there'll be harder ones to come. 我是第一个问他尴尬问题的人，但后面还会有更棘手的问题。
2. awkwardly 副词 令人尴尬地 [ADV adj/-ed]
- There was an awkwardly long silence. 有一段令人尴尬的长时间的沉默。
3. 形容词 Something that is awkward to use or carry is difficult to use or carry because of its design. A job that is awkward is difficult to do. (使用) 不便的; 棘手的 (工作)
- It was small but heavy enough to make it awkward to carry. 它虽然小，却沉重得不便携带。
4. awkwardly 副词 不便地; 棘手地 [ADV -ed]
- The front window switches are awkwardly placed on the dashboard. 前窗的开关安装在仪表板上，使用不便。
5. 形容词 An awkward movement or position is uncomfortable or clumsy. 笨拙的
- Amy made an awkward gesture with her hands. 艾米用双手做了一个笨拙的手势。
6. awkwardly 副词 笨拙地 [ADV with v]
- He fell awkwardly and went down in agony clutching his right knee. 他笨拙地摔倒了，紧抓住右膝盖痛苦地蹲了下去。
7. 形容词 Someone who feels awkward behaves in a shy or embarrassed way. 难为情的
- Women frequently say that they feel awkward taking the initiative in sex. 女性经常说她们觉得在性方面采取主动令人难为情。
8. awkwardly 副词 难为情地 [ADV with v]
- "This is Malcolm," the girl said awkwardly, to fill the silence. “这是马尔科姆，”女孩子为了打破沉默难为情地说道。
/ˈɔːkwəd/
1. 形容词 An awkward situation is embarrassing and difficult to deal with. 令人尴尬的
- I was the first to ask him awkward questions but there'll be harder ones to come. 我是第一个问他尴尬问题的人，但后面还会有更棘手的问题。
2. awkwardly 副词 令人尴尬地 [ADV adj/-ed]
- There was an awkwardly long silence. 有一段令人尴尬的长时间的沉默。
3. 形容词 Something that is awkward to use or carry is difficult to use or carry because of its design. A job that is awkward is difficult to do. (使用) 不便的; 棘手的 (工作)
- It was small but heavy enough to make it awkward to carry. 它虽然小，却沉重得不便携带。
4. awkwardly 副词 不便地; 棘手地 [ADV -ed]
- The front window switches are awkwardly placed on the dashboard. 前窗的开关安装在仪表板上，使用不便。
5. 形容词 An awkward movement or position is uncomfortable or clumsy. 笨拙的
- Amy made an awkward gesture with her hands. 艾米用双手做了一个笨拙的手势。
6. awkwardly 副词 笨拙地 [ADV with v]
- He fell awkwardly and went down in agony clutching his right knee. 他笨拙地摔倒了，紧抓住右膝盖痛苦地蹲了下去。
7. 形容词 Someone who feels awkward behaves in a shy or embarrassed way. 难为情的
- Women frequently say that they feel awkward taking the initiative in sex. 女性经常说她们觉得在性方面采取主动令人难为情。
8. awkwardly 副词 难为情地 [ADV with v]
- "This is Malcolm," the girl said awkwardly, to fill the silence. “这是马尔科姆，”女孩子为了打破沉默难为情地说道。
英语>简体中文, 高级英汉双解词典
awkward, clumsy
这两个形容词都含有“笨拙的”之意。
awkward → 侧重缺乏优雅、机敏和技巧。用于物时，指使用不便。
clumsy → 指人时，侧重行动笨拙；指物时，侧重制作粗陋或体积、重量过大而呈现笨重。
这两个形容词都含有“笨拙的”之意。
awkward → 侧重缺乏优雅、机敏和技巧。用于物时，指使用不便。
clumsy → 指人时，侧重行动笨拙；指物时，侧重制作粗陋或体积、重量过大而呈现笨重。
英语>简体中文, 同义词辨析词典
awkward, clumsy
这两个形容词都含有“笨拙的”之意。
awkward → 侧重缺乏优雅、机敏和技巧。用于物时，指使用不便。
clumsy → 指人时，侧重行动笨拙；指物时，侧重制作粗陋或体积、重量过大而呈现笨重。
这两个形容词都含有“笨拙的”之意。
awkward → 侧重缺乏优雅、机敏和技巧。用于物时，指使用不便。
clumsy → 指人时，侧重行动笨拙；指物时，侧重制作粗陋或体积、重量过大而呈现笨重。
英语>简体中文, 英语同义词辨析词典
