falter /ˈfɔːltə/ CET6+ TEM4 ( faltering, faltered, falters )

• 1. 

  V-I If something falters, it loses power or strength in an uneven way, or no longer makes much progress. 衰退

  例：

  Normal life is at a standstill, and the economy is faltering.

  正常生活陷入停滞，经济正在衰退。

• 2. 

  V-I If you falter, you lose your confidence and stop doing something or start making mistakes. 犹豫

  例：

  I have not faltered in my quest for a new future.

  我对崭新未来的追求未曾犹豫过。