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awkward

B1 adj

awkward /ˈɔk.wɚd/ nghĩa là vụng về

Các nghĩa

  1. vụng về

    Lacking dexterity in the use of the hands, or of instruments.

    John was awkward at performing the trick. He'll have to practice to improve.

  2. khó xử, lúng túng

    Not easily managed or effected; embarrassing.

    That was an extremely awkward moment. Everyone was watching.

    An awkward silence had fallen.

  3. ngượng ngùng, thiếu tự nhiên

    Lacking social skills, or uncomfortable with social interaction.

    I'm very awkward at parties.

    Things got awkward when my boss tried a cheesy pick-up line on me.

  4. khó chịu, bất tiện

    Perverse; adverse; difficult to handle.

    He's a right awkward chap.

    These cabinets are going to be very awkward when we move.

    Clearing up rock and fallen vegetation at such an awkward site required a team of specialist geoengineers.

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