fumble /ˈfʌmbəl/ star1 CET6+ TEM8 (fumbling,fumbled,fumbles)

• 1.  

  V-I（不及物动词） If you fumble for something or fumble with something, you try to reach for it or hold it in a clumsy way. 笨拙地去够; 笨拙地把持

  例：

  She crept from the bed and fumbled for her dressing gown.

  她悄悄爬下床，笨拙地去够她的睡袍。

• 2.  

  V-I（不及物动词） When you are trying to say something, if you fumble for the right words, you speak in a clumsy and unclear way. 笨拙支吾地找 (恰当的词)

  例：

  I fumbled for something to say.

  我苯嘴拙舌找话讲。