What does stumble mean?

To trip or briefly lose balance while walking or running To hesitate or make mistakes while speaking

How is stumble pronounced?

UK /ˈstʌmbəl/, US /ˈstʌmbəl/.

/ˈstʌmbəl/

CEFR level B2Topic Daily lifeWord #4196 in the learning path

绊脚；踉跄

v. To trip or briefly lose balance while walking or running

绊脚；踉跄

v. To hesitate or make mistakes while speaking

结结巴巴地说

I stumbled over a loose stone on the garden path.

我在花园小路上被一块松动的石头绊了一下。

Students may stumble over unfamiliar words during presentations, but regular practice can improve their confidence.

学生做展示时可能会在不熟悉的词上卡壳，但经常练习能增强他们的信心。

stumble不一定摔倒；stumble across指偶然发现。

What does stumble mean?: To trip or briefly lose balance while walking or running To hesitate or make mistakes while speaking
How is stumble pronounced?: UK /ˈstʌmbəl/, US /ˈstʌmbəl/. Use the audio buttons above to listen.