1. | [i][t] (+ speech) 不知所措;挠头;支吾to struggle to know what to say or do or how to continue with sth |
His abrupt change of subject left her floundering helplessly. 他突然改变话题,使她茫然不知所措。 |
2. | [i] 困难重重;艰苦挣扎to have a lot of problems and to be in danger of failing completely |
At that time the industry was floundering. 那时这个行业举步维艰。 |
3. | [i] (+ adv./prep.) (在水、泥等中)挣扎to struggle to move or get somewhere in water, mud, etc. |
She was floundering around in the deep end of the swimming pool. 她在游泳池深水区挣扎着。 |