"stammering" in Chinese (Traditional)

• 結巴

Definition

結巴是指說話時重複、拉長聲音或停頓，因為很難流暢地表達。通常發生在緊張或有語言障礙時。

Usage Notes (Chinese (Traditional))

“Stammering” 在英式英語比美式英語常用（美式多用 'stuttering'）。既可形容臨時因緊張結巴，也可指語言障礙。可作名詞或形容詞。

Examples

His stammering made it difficult for him to answer the question.

他的**結巴**讓他難以回答這個問題。

She started stammering when she spoke in public.

她在公開發言時開始**結巴**。

Stammering can be caused by nerves or stress.

**結巴**可能是由緊張或壓力引起的。

He gave a stammering apology after forgetting her name.

他**結結巴巴地**道歉，因為忘記了她的名字。

People sometimes mistake stammering for being unsure or unprepared.

人們有時會把**結巴**誤認為是不自信或沒準備好。

I could tell by her stammering that she was really nervous.

我能從她的**結巴**聽出來她真的很緊張。