stutter
柯林斯词典
1. N-COUNT If someone has a stutter, they find it difficult to say the first sound of a word, and so they often hesitate or repeat it two or three times. 口吃[usu sing]
He spoke with a pronounced stutter. 他说话带有明显的口吃。
2. V-I If someone stutters, they have difficulty speaking because they find it hard to say the first sound of a word. 结结巴巴地说话
I was trembling so hard, I thought I would stutter when I spoke. 我那时抖得很厉害,我觉得说话时都会结结巴巴。
3. stutteringN-UNCOUNT 口吃
He had to stop talking because if he'd kept on, the stuttering would have started. 他不得不停止讲话,因为如果他继续下去,口吃就会发作。
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stutter /ˈstʌtə/ (stuttering,stuttered,stutters)
剑桥词典
stutter verb [I] (SPEAK)
to speak or say something, especially the first part of a word, with difficulty , for example pausing before it or repeating it several times
口吃,结结巴巴地说
She stutters a little, so be patient and let her finish what she's saying. 她有点儿口吃,所以耐心些,让她把话说完。
[ 跟直接引语一起使用的动词 ] "C-c-can we g-go now?" stuttered Jenkins. “我,我们可,可,可以走了吗?”詹金斯结结巴巴地说。
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stammer
stutter verb [I] (NOT SMOOTH)
to work or happen in a way that is not smooth or regular
断断续续地运转(或进行)
Suddenly the engine stuttered and then it stopped completely . 发动机突然突突响了两声,接着便完全停住了。 返回 stutter