shamble
/ˈʃæm.bəl/
CEFR level C2Topic Daily lifeWord #7141 in the learning path
拖着脚缓慢行走
Definitions
v. To walk slowly and awkwardly, dragging your feet
拖着脚缓慢行走
n. A slow, awkward walk with dragging feet
拖沓的步态
Example
Still half asleep, he shambled into the kitchen.
他还半睡半醒，拖着脚走进了厨房。
After hours of physical work, exhausted labourers may shamble home rather than walk briskly.
经过数小时的体力劳动，筋疲力尽的工人回家时可能脚步拖沓，而非步履轻快。
Collocations
- shamble along
- shamble into
- shamble across
Word family
- shambling (adj.)
Synonyms
- shuffle
Usage tip
强调脚步拖沓、不利落，不一定是失去平衡。
FAQ
- What does shamble mean?
- To walk slowly and awkwardly, dragging your feet A slow, awkward walk with dragging feet
- How is shamble pronounced?
- UK /ˈʃæm.bəl/, US /ˈʃæm.bəl/. Use the audio buttons above to listen.
