stutter — 英語辞典

動詞

1. To speak (words) with a spasmodic repetition of vocal sounds.

   用法

   • 自動詞・他動詞の両用

   同義語

   stammer

   例文

   He stuttered a few words of thanks.

2. To expel a gas with difficulty.

   用法

   • 自動詞

   例文

   I was stuttering after the marathon.

   The engine of the old car stuttered going up the slope.

名詞

1. A speech disorder characterized by stuttering.

   同義語

   stammer

2. One who stutters.

   用法

   • 廃語

   同義語

   stuttererstammerer

   例文

   その他の例文 (1)

   1626, Francis Bacon, Sylva Sylvarum, London: William Lee, IV. Century, p. 103, And many Stutters (we finde) are very Cholericke Men; Choler Enducing a Drinesse in the Tongue.

名詞

1. a speech disorder involving hesitations and involuntary repetitions of certain sounds

   同義語

   stammer

   上位語

   speech disorderspeech defectdefect of speech

動詞

1. speak haltingly

   同義語

   bumblestammerfalter

   上位語

   talkspeakuttermouthverbalizeverbalise

   例文

   The speaker faltered when he saw his opponent enter the room