fumble
[ˈfʌmbəl]
vi.
乱摸，摸索;
笨手笨脚地做;
[橄榄球] 失球;
[棒球]漏接;
vt.
弄乱;
笨拙地做;
n.
摸索;
失球，接漏球;
例句:
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Mark would not fumble...he would move with absolute assurance.
来自L. Auchincloss
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His awkwardness made him fumble with the key.
由于尴尬不安,他拿钥匙开锁时显得笨手笨脚.
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The fumble allowed the other team to make a goal.
处理不当使另外一队进了一球.
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Before he could even fumble at his belt , she pulled the trigger.
那人正要伸手到枪袋里,这边已经扳动枪机了.
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When they reached his door, the priest began to fumble at the bolt.
来自NEWYORKER
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The Robins were pegged back when Dixon capitalised on Dave Hodgson's fumble to score before kicking the extras himself.
来自BBC
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She fumbled in the dark for the light switch.
她在黑暗中摸索着找电灯开关。
来自《权威词典》