fumble

摸索、乱摸

She fumbled for the light switch in the dark hallway.

她在黑暗的走廊里摸索著找电灯开关。

笨拙地处理、弄糟

He fumbled the glass and it shattered on the floor.

他手一滑没拿稳玻璃杯，杯子在地上碎了。

漏接、失球球类运动

The receiver fumbled the ball near the goal line.

那名接球员在得分线附近漏接了球。

结巴、语塞

He fumbled over his words during the job interview.

他在面试时讲话结结巴巴的。

跌跌撞撞地走、摸黑前进

We fumbled through the dark tunnel without a flashlight.

我们没有手电筒，摸黑穿过那条隧道。

错失、搞砸

The company fumbled its chance to enter the market early.

这家公司错失了提早进入市场的机会。

漏接、失球球类运动

His fumble in the final minute cost the team the game.

他在最后一分钟的漏接让球队输掉了比赛。

摸索、笨拙的动作

After a brief fumble in her bag, she produced the ticket.

她在包包里摸了一下，就拿出了票。