英 [ˈɔ:kwəd] 美 [ˈɔ:kwərd]

adj.

笨拙的; 令人尴尬的; 难对付的; 不方便的

1、I was the first to ask him awkward questions but there'll be harder ones to come.

我是第一个向他提出尴尬问题的人，不过还会有人问更难回答的问题。

2、It was small but heavy enough to make it awkward to carry.

它虽然小，但很重，不便携带。

3、Amy made an awkward gesture with her hands.

埃米笨拙地做了个手势。