The Open Dictionary

awkward

形容詞

UK/ˈɔː.kwəd/
US/ˈɑː.kwɚd/

定義 awkward 形容詞

difficulty

  1. B2

    Difficult to use, operate, or deal with.

    • This turn is awkward; please slow down.

    • Some questions are quite awkward to answer.

    • The uphill path was awkward, but we eventually reached the summit.

embarrassment

  1. B2

    Causing embarrassment, problems, or worry.

    • An awkward situation.

    • Then came an awkward silence, as we all struggled to find something to say.

    • They called at an awkward moment, just as I got into the bath.

  2. C2

    Feeling embarrassed or uncomfortable.

    • I always feel awkward when I'm with Chris; it's too difficult to talk to him.

    • He seemed a little awkward when I first met him.

unhelpful

  1. Intentionally uncooperative or difficult.

    • Stop being so awkward and help me push the car, will you?

movement

  1. Moving in a way that is clumsy, unnatural, or ungraceful.

    • His movements were slow and awkward.

成語

  • the awkward gang

    In the UK, a group of members of parliament within a political party who frequently dissent from their party leader.

    • Members of 'the awkward gang' often vote against the party leader on key votes.