faltering

/ˈfɑːl.tɚ.ɪŋ/

形容词

衰落的；蹒跚的
She spoke in a faltering voice that eventually gave way to sobs.
她用颤抖的声音说话，最终转变为啜泣。
蹒跚而行的，摇摇晃晃的，踉踉跄跄的
She took a few faltering steps.
她摇摇晃晃地走了几步。