awkwardness
noun [ U ] uk/ˈɔː.kwəd.nəs/ us/ˈɑː.kwɚd.nəs/
(EMBARRASSMENT)
局促不安，尴尬
embarrassment, or a situation that is difficult and not relaxed
In spite of the divorce, there was no awkwardness between them - in fact they seemed very much at ease. 尽管离婚了，但他们俩之间并没有尴尬——事实上，他们看起来相处得很自在。
The internet removes the awkwardness of a face-to-face interaction. 互联网消除了面对面沟通的尴尬。
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- Once we had overcome an initial awkwardness we had an interesting conversation.
- the awkwardness of a first meeting
- I was aware of the potential for awkwardness and embarrassment in arriving late to the meeting.
- Despite his shyness and occasional social awkwardness, friends knew he was fiercely loyal.
(DIFFICULTY)
尴尬
the situation of being difficult to use, do, or deal with
The awkwardness of the shape makes the desk difficult to lift. 不规则的形状使桌子难以抬起。
the awkwardness of making complex arrangements to suit so many people 难以做出复杂的安排以适应这么多人的需要
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- There was some awkwardness in the process.
- The strikes created some awkwardness for people commuting to work.
- The design of the handlebars only adds to the bike's awkwardness.
(OF MOVEMENT)
笨拙;别扭;不灵活;难看
a quality of not being natural, relaxed, or attractive
He outgrew his physical awkwardness and became a leading man in school plays. 他克服了身体方面的笨拙，成为了学校戏剧活动的主角。
The world of high fashion has embraced ugliness or awkwardness as a new kind of beauty. 高级时装界已经将丑陋或笨拙视为一种新的美。
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- I was getting cramp because of the awkwardness of the position.
- At 16, she was very tall and people made fun of her youthful awkwardness.
(UNHELPFUL)
UK难相处;不合作;故意为难
the fact of being deliberately unhelpful
Is he really unable to help or is it just awkwardness? 他是真的无能为力，还是故意不合作？
See: awkward
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- the awkwardness of the front desk staff
- I've had enough of her awkwardness every time I ask her to do something.
- As a colleague he was known for his uncooperative awkwardness.