
toddle
/ˈtɒdəl/ · /ˈtɑːdəl/
CEFR level C2Topic Daily lifeWord #7237 in the learning path
幼儿蹒跚学步
Definitions
v. To walk with short, unsteady steps, especially as a young child.
幼儿蹒跚学步
v. To walk somewhere casually and without hurrying.
悠闲地走
Example
The baby toddled across the rug towards her father.
宝宝摇摇晃晃地走过地毯,朝爸爸走去。
As children begin to toddle, safe spaces allow them to develop balance and explore their surroundings independently.
孩子开始蹒跚学步时,安全的空间能让他们练习平衡,并独立探索周围环境。
Collocations
- toddle across the room
- toddle towards someone
- toddle off
Word family
- toddler (n.)
Usage tip
主要作不及物动词;学步幼儿叫toddler。
FAQ
- What does toddle mean?
- To walk with short, unsteady steps, especially as a young child. To walk somewhere casually and without hurrying.
- How is toddle pronounced?
- UK /ˈtɒdəl/, US /ˈtɑːdəl/. Use the audio buttons above to listen.