stilted
pronunciation
UK [ˈstɪltɪd]
US [ˈstɪltɪd]
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- adj.
- （动作或言语）生硬的，不自然的
Word Origin
stilted 生硬的，不自然的
stilt,高跷，-ed,形容词后缀。比喻用法。
Example
- 1. He speaks a slightly stilted french suitable for foreigners .
- 他讲的法语有点儿不自然，但外国人容易听懂。
- 2. He writes in a formal and rather stilted style .
- 他用正式的、相当生硬的文体写作。
- 3. These squabbling tolstoys and their stilted histrionics were conceited and exasperating .
- 这些斗嘴的托尔斯泰们和他们夸张的表演真令人恼火。
- 4. But in that case , he wouldn 't need a stilted , formulaic 360-degree appraisal he 'd be able to find out for himself .
- 但如果是这样，他就不会需要一份矫揉造作、程式化的360度评估他可以自己找出答案。
- 5. Should not move in a stilted gait or in any gait that is not completely efficient and tireless .
- 不能是踩高跷似的步伐恐怕其他完全没有用率和随便劳累的步伐。
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