تعريف ومعنى "flounder"

to flounder

فعل

يترنّح, يتعثر

to move clumsily or struggle while walking

Intransitive

Example

The hiker, exhausted from the steep climb, began to flounder on the uneven terrain.

المتسلق، الذي أنهكته الصعود الحاد، بدأ يترنّح على التضاريس غير المستوية.

The injured athlete tried to flounder off the field, visibly limping with each step.

حاول الرياضي المصاب أن يترنّح عن الملعب، وهو يعرج بشكل واضح مع كل خطوة.

تخبط, تلعثم

to experience confusion, indecision, or difficulty in finding a solution

Intransitive

Example

The student started to flounder, unable to concentrate and organize their thoughts.

بدأ الطالب يتخبط، غير قادر على التركيز وتنظيم أفكاره.

Facing a challenging decision, she began to flounder mentally.

أمام قرار صعب، بدأت تتخبط ذهنيًا.

تعثر, تخبط

to face great difficulties and be about to fail

Intransitive

Example

The small business began to flounder as it struggled to compete with larger companies.

بدأت الأعمال الصغيرة في التخبط حيث كافحت للتنافس مع الشركات الكبيرة.

Amid financial challenges, the company started to flounder.

في ظل التحديات المالية، بدأت الشركة تتخبط.

Flounder

اسم

هَرَاسَة, فُلاَندَر

a small marine food fish of the flatfish species that is found in deep oceanic waters

What is a "flounder"?

A flounder is a type of flatfish that is characterized by its asymmetrical body shape and ability to change its color and pattern to blend with its surroundings. Found in both saltwater and brackish environments, flounder are bottom-dwelling fish known for their distinctive swimming style where they glide along the ocean floor. They have both eyes located on one side of their body, typically the top side, allowing them to lie flat on the seafloor and ambush prey. Flounder have a mild and delicate flavor, making them a popular choice for culinary preparations such as frying, baking, and grilling. With their unique adaptation and versatile taste, flounder has become a valued species both in commercial fisheries and recreational angling.

سمك فلوندر, فلاوندر

flesh of any of various American and European flatfish