faltering
adj. 踌躇的，犹豫的；摇晃的，蹒跚的；不太有效的，不太成功的
v. 衰退，衰弱；支吾地说，结巴，（嗓音）颤抖；蹒跚，犹豫，畏缩（falter 的现在分词）
例句
The economy shows no signs of faltering.
经济没有衰退的迹象。
《牛津词典》
"Peter," she said, faltering, "are you expecting me to fly away with you?"
“彼得，”她犹豫着说，“你期待我和你一起飞走吗？”
She walked up to the platform without faltering.
她健步走上了讲台。
