flounder

不知所措、支支吾吾、慌乱

He floundered for a moment when asked about the missing money.

被问到那笔不见的钱时，他一时间支支吾吾。

陷入困境、难以维持、岌岌可危

The company floundered for two years before finally closing.

这家公司苦撑了两年，最后还是收了。

挣扎、扑腾

The dog floundered in the mud before scrambling onto the bank.

那只狗在泥巴里挣扎了一阵，才爬上岸边。

比目鱼、鲽鱼

We ordered grilled flounder with lemon and a side salad.

我们点了香煎比目鱼佐柠檬，再配一份沙拉。