to flounder
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挣扎, 踉跄
to move clumsily or struggle while walking
Intransitive
例子
The hiker, exhausted from the steep climb, began to flounder on the uneven terrain.
徒步旅行者因陡峭的攀登而筋疲力尽，开始在崎岖的地形上蹒跚。
The injured athlete tried to flounder off the field, visibly limping with each step.
受伤的运动员试图蹒跚离开场地，每一步都明显跛行。
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挣扎, 艰难地应付
to experience confusion, indecision, or difficulty in finding a solution
Intransitive
例子
The student started to flounder, unable to concentrate and organize their thoughts.
学生开始挣扎，无法集中注意力并组织他们的想法。
Facing a challenging decision, she began to flounder mentally.
面对一个具有挑战性的决定，她开始在心里犹豫不决。
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挣扎, 艰难应对
to face great difficulties and be about to fail
Intransitive
例子
The small business began to flounder as it struggled to compete with larger companies.
这家小企业开始挣扎，因为它难以与更大的公司竞争。
Amid financial challenges, the company started to flounder.
在财务挑战中，公司开始举步维艰。
Flounder
01
比目鱼, 鲽鱼
a small marine food fish of the flatfish species that is found in deep oceanic waters
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比目鱼, 鲽鱼
flesh of any of various American and European flatfish
