"staggers" in Chinese (Simplified)
蹒跚摇晃
Definition
指走路或移动时不稳,好像要摔倒,通常因虚弱、生病、喝醉或震惊。
Usage Notes (Chinese (Simplified))
通常指人或动物因疲劳、受伤、醉酒或震惊等原因走路或移动不稳。偶尔可用于比喻 ('the company staggers':公司摇摇欲坠)。注意区分英文 'stagger' 作“错开安排”时的特殊用法。
Examples
He staggers when he is very tired.
他很累时会**蹒跚**。
The old man staggers as he walks down the street.
老人走在街上时**蹒跚**。
The child staggers after spinning around.
孩子转圈后会**蹒跚**。
He staggers out of the bar, trying not to fall over.
他**摇摇晃晃**地走出酒吧,努力不让自己跌倒。
After hearing the news, she staggers back in shock.
听到消息后,她因震惊而**踉跄后退**。
The boxer staggers but manages to stay on his feet until the bell rings.
拳击手**踉跄**,但坚持站到铃声响起。