awkwardness

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现代语料频率: 17202

中文翻译

n. 笨拙, 不熟练, 不灵活, 不好使, 麻烦, 使用不便, 难处理, 尴尬, 棘手, 难应付

英文解释

n. unskillfulness resulting from a lack of training

n. the quality of an embarrassing situation

n. the carriage of someone whose movements and posture are ungainly or inelegant

词态变化

复数形式:awkwardnesses

常见例句

plural of awkwardness n

awkwardness.

Failure to make the Piss Window will usually result in bouts of awkwardness as you exit the bathroom, because everyone will know….you just took a shit. > Joe: Dude, 2 minutes and 14 seconds...you just barely made the Piss Window. > Sam: Tell me about it

ineptitude or awkwardness as a consequence of age or lack of practice

Mentioning that it is 'actually happening' helps to address either the awkwardness or awesomeness in the situation to everyone present