falter
verb [ I ] uk/ˈfɒl.tər/ us/ˈfɑːl.tɚ/
(STOP)
衰弱;动摇;犹豫;畏缩
to lose strength or purpose and stop, or almost stop
The dinner party conversation faltered for a moment. 晚宴上的谈话出现了一会儿冷场。
Her friends never faltered in their belief in her. 她的朋友从未动摇过对她的信心。
Nickie's voice faltered and he stopped speaking. 尼基的声音颤抖了，他没再继续说下去。
(ALMOST FALL)
蹒跚;摇晃
to move awkwardly as if you might fall
The nurse saw him falter and made him lean on her. 护士见他站不稳，就让他靠着她。