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lurching

/ˈlɜːrtʃɪŋ/

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verb

Tambalearse, dar tumbos

To make such a sudden, unsteady movement.

Examples :

"The bus was lurching forward as the driver tried to start it, making all the passengers hold on tight. "

El autobús se tambaleaba hacia adelante cuando el conductor intentaba arrancarlo, obligando a todos los pasajeros a agarrarse fuerte.

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verb

Engullir, devorar

To swallow or eat greedily; to devour; hence, to swallow up.

Examples :

"The hungry dog was lurching down its food, barely chewing before swallowing each mouthful. "

El perro hambriento estaba devorando su comida, casi sin masticar antes de tragar cada bocado.

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verb

Abandonar, engañar

To leave someone in the lurch; to cheat.

Examples :

"The dishonest contractor was supposed to finish the roof, but he took the money and left, lurching the homeowner with a leaky house and no funds to fix it. "

Se suponía que el contratista deshonesto terminaría el techo, pero tomó el dinero y se fue, abandonando al propietario con una casa con goteras y sin fondos para arreglarla.

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verb

Robar, atracar

Examples :

"Because he was desperate for money, the thief was lurching passing pedestrians. "

Debido a que estaba desesperado por dinero, el ladrón estaba atracando a los peatones que pasaban.

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verb

Agacharse, acechar

To evade by stooping; to lurk.

Examples :

"The cat, sensing danger, was lurching behind the sofa to hide from the barking dog. "

El gato, sintiendo el peligro, se agachaba detrás del sofá para esconderse del perro que ladraba.

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noun

Tambaleo

The action of the verb to lurch

Examples :

"The bus's lurching threw Sarah forward in her seat. "

El tambaleo del autobús lanzó a Sarah hacia adelante en su asiento.