clumsy

美 [ˈklʌmzi]英 [ˈklʌmzi]
  • adj.笨拙的;不得体的;不灵巧的;难以移动的;难用的;设计欠佳的;无技巧的;冒犯人的;难处理的

最高级: clumsiest 比较级: clumsier 派生词: clumsily adv.;clumsiness n.

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adj.

【不规则形式】clumsier clumsiest
1

笨拙的;不灵巧的
moving or doing things in a very awkward way

I spilt your coffee. Sorry─that was clumsy of me.

我弄洒了你的咖啡。对不起,我真是笨手笨脚的。

His clumsy fingers couldn't untie the knot.

他的手很笨拙,无法解开这个结。

2

无技巧的;冒犯人的;不得体的
done without skill or in a way that offends people

She made a clumsy attempt to apologize.

她本想道歉,但词语生硬。

3

难以移动的;难用的;设计欠佳的
difficult to move or use easily; not well designed

4

难处理的;复杂难懂的;使用不便的
awkward; too complicated to understand or use easily

The complaints procedure is clumsy and time-consuming.

申诉程序复杂耗时。

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  • 1
    ADJ-GRADED 笨拙的;不灵活的
    A clumsy person moves or handles things in a careless, awkward way, often so that things are knocked over or broken.

    I'd never seen a clumsier, less coordinated boxer...

    我从没见过更笨拙、动作更不协调的拳击手。

  • The rooks flew clumsily towards their nests.

    那些秃鼻乌鸦笨拙地飞向它们的巢。

  • Ben's biggest problem is clumsiness.

    本最大的毛病就是笨手笨脚。

  • 4
    ADJ-GRADED (行为或措词)不得体的,拙劣的
    A clumsy action or statement is not skilful or is likely to upset people.

    The action seemed a clumsy attempt to topple the Janata Dal government...

    这一试图推翻人民党政府的行动似乎缺乏策略。

  • If the matter were handled clumsily, it could cost Miriam her life.

    要是事情处理不当,米丽娅姆可能会送命。

  • I was ashamed at my clumsiness and insensitivity.

    我为自己的笨拙和麻木不仁感到羞愧。

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    ADJ-GRADED (设计或外表)粗糙的,难用的;设计欠佳的
    An object that is clumsy is not neat in design or appearance, and is often awkward to use.

    The keyboard is a large and clumsy instrument as far as portable computers are concerned...

    就手提电脑而言,键盘就显得大而笨重了。

adj

1
not elegant or graceful in expression
an awkward prose style
a clumsy apology
his cumbersome writing style
if the rumor is true, can anything be more inept than to repeat it now?
Synonym: awkward cumbersome inapt inept ill-chosen
2
lacking grace in movement or posture
a gawky lad with long ungainly legs
clumsy fingers
what an ungainly creature a giraffe is
heaved his unwieldy figure out of his chair
Synonym: gawky clunky ungainly unwieldy
3
showing lack of skill or aptitude
a bungling workman
did a clumsy job
his fumbling attempt to put up a shelf
Synonym: bungling fumbling incompetent
4
difficult to handle or manage especially because of shape
an awkward bundle to carry
a load of bunglesome paraphernalia
clumsy wooden shoes
the cello, a rather ungainly instrument for a girl
Synonym: awkward bunglesome ungainly

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  1. The clumsy workman put his elbow through the window and broke it .

    那笨拙的工人把肘拐伸入窗子,把它弄破了。

  2. A clumsy dog knocked the cup over .

    一只笨拙的狗把杯子弄翻了。

  3. She made a clumsy attempt to apologize .

    她本想道歉,但词语生硬。

  4. He tried to dance , but he was too clumsy and awkward .

    他试着跳舞,但是太笨拙,太别扭。

  5. The complaints procedure is clumsy and time-consuming .

    申诉程序复杂耗时。

  6. Mind that cup , you clumsy oaf !

    当心那个杯子,你这笨手笨脚的家伙!

  7. The keyboard is a large and clumsy instrument as far as portable computers are concerned

    就手提电脑而言,键盘就显得大而笨重了。

  8. Unfortunately , I was still very clumsy behind the wheel of the jeep .

    令人遗憾的是我开起吉普来还是笨手笨脚。

  9. I 'd never seen a clumsier , less coordinated boxer

    我从没见过更笨拙、动作更不协调的拳击手。

  10. He is still smarting over criticism of his victorious but clumsy performance .

    他还在为别人批评他尽管最终胜出但表现笨拙感到闷闷不乐。

  11. He had lately begun to make clumsy yet endearing overtures of friendship

    最近他开始主动表示友好,样子笨拙却又招人喜爱。

  12. His movements were clumsy , and his gait peculiarly awkward .

    他动作笨拙,步态尤其难看。

  13. He denied the announcement was clumsy and insensitive .

    他否认声明不得体、不近人情。

  14. It was a clumsy looking aeroplane .

    那架飞机样子很难看。

  15. The lyrics are banal and the rhymes clumsy .

    歌词平淡老套,押韵生硬蹩脚。

  16. She made a clumsy attempt to comfort us .

    她笨嘴笨舌地安慰我们。

  17. It 's not easy walking in these clumsy shoes .

    穿着这双笨重的鞋走路真费劲。

  18. The clumsy bear is very funny when shaking its head .

    大笨熊摇头时非常可笑。

  19. Jack is clumsy with his hands .

    杰克的一双手很粗笨。

  20. His clumsy speech annoyed everyone .

    大家对他的拙劣发言均很反感。

  21. He is clumsy with his hands .

    他的一双手很笨。

  22. He was troubled ; it was sure that his technique had been clumsy .

    他遇到麻烦了,我肯定是他的方法太笨了。

  23. He is clumsy at cricket .

    他玩板球笨手笨脚。

  24. He is a clumsy swimmer .

    他拙于游泳。

  25. They can seem forgetful and clumsy .

    他们看起来健忘笨拙。

  26. Or you may just laugh about how clumsy you are .

    或者你可能会嘲笑自己有多笨拙。

  27. Its body looks heavy and clumsy when it has eaten its fill .

    它步态蹒跚,吃饱了的身体更显得笨拙可笑。

  28. The Yidais were slow in reaction . They could not fly very high and seemed clumsy and incapable .

    意怠反应比较迟钝,不能高飞,似乎笨拙无能。

  29. He had lately begun to make clumsy yet endearing overtures of friendship .

    最近他开始主动表示友好,样子笨拙却又招人喜爱

  30. I spilt your coffee . Sorry — that was clumsy of me .

    我弄洒了你的咖啡。对不起,我真是笨手笨脚的。

clumsy awkward blundering bungling 【导航词义:笨拙的】
clumsy v. 笨拙的
〔辨析〕

指人、动物、动作或语言笨拙的;也指物体笨重、难以使用的。

〔例证〕

The clumsy bear is very funny when shaking its head.

大笨熊摇头时非常可笑。

She made a clumsy attempt to comfort us.

她笨嘴笨舌地安慰我们。

It's not easy walking in these clumsy shoes.

穿着这双笨重的鞋走路真费劲。

awkward v. 笨拙的;难用的
〔辨析〕

指动作不优雅、不舒服的;也指物体因形状等使用不便的。

〔例证〕

Adult as he is, he is still awkward with chopsticks.

他虽然已经长大成人,但依然用不好筷子。

This heavy ax is awkward to use.

这把重斧子不好用。

blundering v. 愚蠢的,粗笨的
〔辨析〕

指因粗心和愚笨而常出错的,通常作定语。

〔例证〕

You blundering idiot!

你这个愚蠢的傻瓜!

The blundering guy went the wrong way.

这个蠢家伙走错了路。

bungling v. 笨拙的,愚笨的
〔辨析〕

指因犯愚蠢的错误而把事情搞糟的,通常作定语。

〔例证〕

That guy is a bungling oaf.

那家伙是个草包。

I've never seen such a bungling performance.

我从未见过这样蹩脚的演出。