Word · CEFR C1 · Frequency #9958
staggering
/ˈstæɡɝːɪŋ/
adjective
蹒跚的
walking unsteadily as if unable to control one's movements
- 1.
Incredible, overwhelming, amazing.
令人难以置信的；压倒性的；惊人的
- 2.
Lurching, floundering.
摇晃的；蹒跚的
令人难以置信的；压倒性的；惊人的；摇晃的；蹒跚的；巨大的；惊人的；[电] 参差
In use
After the long boat ride, the passengers took a few staggering steps on the dock.
The staggering old man finally reached the bench and sat down.
She watched his staggering walk and feared he might fall.
staggering + noun
staggering 此处意为‘巨大的’，用于修饰名词。
The company reported a staggering profit this quarter.
该公司本季度报告了惊人的利润。
be + staggering
The scale of the disaster is staggering.
灾难的规模令人震惊。
Common mistakes
He staggering down the street because of the earthquake.
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Learner notes
Usage priority
Collins 词频等级为 2，建议结合例句记忆，而不是只背中文释义。
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