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stutters

/ˈstʌtərz/

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noun

口吃, 结巴

A speech disorder characterised by stuttering.

Examples :

"His stutters became more noticeable when he was nervous during his presentation. "

他做演示的时候，因为紧张，口吃变得更加明显了。

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noun

口吃者，结巴，磕巴。

One who stutters.

Examples :

"The speech therapist specializes in helping stutters improve their fluency. "

这位语言治疗师专门帮助口吃者提高说话流利度。

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verb

口吃，结巴

To speak with a spasmodic repetition of vocal sounds.

Examples :

"He stuttered a few words of thanks."

他结结巴巴地说出了几句感谢的话。

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verb

喘不过气，气喘吁吁

To exhaust a gas with difficulty

Examples :

"The engine of the old car stuttered going up the slope. I was stuttering after the marathon."

老车的引擎在上坡时喘不过气来。跑完马拉松后我气喘吁吁。

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