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fumble

/ˈfʌm.bəl/
fum · ble ˈfʌm · bəl
English Definition
v. to handle something clumsily
中文释义
笨拙地处理
Significado en Español
manosear torpemente
한국어 뜻
어설프게 다루다
Nghĩa Tiếng Việt
vụng về xử lý
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Example Sentence

He fumbled with the keys in the dark.

他在黑暗中笨拙地摆弄着钥匙。

Synonyms
bungle mishandle grope
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Practice — Synonym (ISEE Verbal)

Choose the best synonym for the word “fumble”:

  1. A bungle
  2. B master
  3. C excel
  4. D succeed
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A — bungle. “fumble” means v. to handle something clumsily

Practice — Sentence Completion (ISEE Verbal)

In his nervous hurry, he began to ______ clumsily with the tiny keys.

  1. A grip
  2. B hold
  3. C fumble
  4. D manage
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C — fumble. “fumble” means v. to handle something clumsily

Common questions about “fumble”

What does “fumble” mean?

fumble — v. to handle something clumsily. In Chinese: 笨拙地处理.

How do you pronounce “fumble”?

fumble is pronounced /ˈfʌm.bəl/. It breaks into 2 syllables: fum · ble.

How do you use “fumble” in a sentence?

He fumbled with the keys in the dark. (他在黑暗中笨拙地摆弄着钥匙。)

What are synonyms for “fumble”?

bungle, mishandle, grope — all close in meaning to fumble (v. to handle something clumsily).

Is “fumble” an ISEE Basic-level word?

Yes. fumble appears on the iSEE Vocab Basic list, which covers 2445 words for the ISEE and SSAT.

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