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lurching

/ˈlɜːrtʃɪŋ/

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verb

Chanceler, tituber

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. "

Le bus tanguait en avant alors que le chauffeur essayait de le démarrer, obligeant tous les passagers à se tenir fermement.

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verb

Engloutir, dévorer

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. "

Le chien affamé engloutissait sa nourriture, mâchant à peine avant d'avaler chaque bouchée.

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verb

Laisser tomber, flouer

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. "

L'entrepreneur malhonnête était censé finir le toit, mais il a pris l'argent et est parti, laissant le propriétaire avec un toit qui fuit et aucun fonds pour le réparer.

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verb

Détrousser, voler

Examples :

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

Comme il était désespéré d'argent, le voleur détroussait les passants.

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verb

Se cacher, se tapir

To evade by stooping; to lurk.

Examples :

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

Le chat, sentant le danger, se cachait derrière le canapé pour se soustraire au chien qui aboyait.

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noun

Chancellement

The action of the verb to lurch

Examples :

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

Le chancellement du bus a projeté Sarah en avant sur son siège.