| 词汇 | flat-footed |
| 释义 | flat-footed adjective[ before noun ] uk /ˌflætˈfʊt.ɪd/ us /ˌflætˈfʊt̬.ɪd/ flat-footedadjective[before noun] (HAVING FLAT FEET)having feet whose bottom part is flat against the ground and not curved up in an arch平足的，扁平足的 The foot -toed arch calcaneocuboid calcaneofibular calcaneonavicular calcaneus cloven hoof digit heel little toe metatarsus minimus nail nail bed nail matrix opposability syndactylism syndactyly tibiotalar unguis flat-footedadjective[before noun] (UNSUCCESSFUL)in a difficult or unexpected situation that makes you unable to move or react quickly or skilfully: 束手无策的 be caught flat-footedCampaign leaders were caught flat-footed when the opinion polls suddenly started to swing the other way.当民意调查的结果突然倒向另一方时，竞选运动的领导们陷于了束手无策的境地。 informal boring, with no new ideas or imagination: 平淡无奇的 a flat-footed political campaign一项平淡无奇的政治运动 As with all the best American comedies, the sharpness of the script made the average British sitcom seem embarrassingly flat-footed.与所有最好的美国喜剧一样，剧本的细腻使一般的英国情景剧相形见绌，显得乏味无趣。 Surprised aback agape aghast amazed appalled flabbergasted gobsmacked goggle-eyed headlight horror of horrorsidiom jaw not know what has hit youidiom not know what hit youidiom open-eyed open-mouthed palpitation stalk wonder you have (got) to be kiddingidiom your eyes pop out of your headidiom You can also find related words, phrases, and synonyms in the topics: Tedious and uninspiring flat-footed | American Dictionaryflat-footed adjective us/ˈflætˈfʊt·ɪd/ having feet with a bottom part that is not curved up in an arch, as is usual, but is level so that it touches the ground Examples of flat-footedflat-footed One welcomes such a clear, flat-footed statement of basic business motives from a nationalised undertaking, but let us probe it further. From the Hansard archive Example from the Hansard archive. Contains Parliamentary information licensed under the Open Parliament Licence v3.0 The management certainly showed determination, but their version of tact and understanding would have brought discredit on a flat-footed elephant. From the Hansard archive Example from the Hansard archive. Contains Parliamentary information licensed under the Open Parliament Licence v3.0 Our aim is to train every young man for military service, whether he is flat-footed or not. From the Hansard archive Example from the Hansard archive. Contains Parliamentary information licensed under the Open Parliament Licence v3.0 I can only think that they must have been treated in a flat-footed sort of way. From the Hansard archive Example from the Hansard archive. Contains Parliamentary information licensed under the Open Parliament Licence v3.0 As a result, flat-footed special branch officers came to crawl all over her house, play around with her telephone and knock on her door. From the Hansard archive Example from the Hansard archive. Contains Parliamentary information licensed under the Open Parliament Licence v3.0 There is a "flat-footed" recommendation in the conclusion, on page 78, that there should be a new single administrative authority. From the Hansard archive Example from the Hansard archive. Contains Parliamentary information licensed under the Open Parliament Licence v3.0 Does he realise that the dispute would not have occurred had it not been for his flat-footed intervention? From the Hansard archive Example from the Hansard archive. Contains Parliamentary information licensed under the Open Parliament Licence v3.0 The advisory committee takes a very flat-footed view to the contrary. From the Hansard archive Example from the Hansard archive. Contains Parliamentary information licensed under the Open Parliament Licence v3.0 I am not going to be drawn into that sort of flat-footed argument. From the Hansard archive Example from the Hansard archive. Contains Parliamentary information licensed under the Open Parliament Licence v3.0 When is he going to stop being so flat-footed? From the Hansard archive Example from the Hansard archive. Contains Parliamentary information licensed under the Open Parliament Licence v3.0 The speed of technological innovation and the changes in public taste and consumer preferences have left even the best-informed and most sensitive experts sometimes looking very flat-footed. From the Hansard archive Example from the Hansard archive. Contains Parliamentary information licensed under the Open Parliament Licence v3.0 Such a development is the way of the future and threatens those existing market locations which remain flat-footed in their thinking and their response to a changing market scheme. From Europarl Parallel Corpus - English It was very muscular, walked on plantigrade (flat-footed). From Wikipedia This example is from Wikipedia and may be reused under a CC BY-SA license. Horses may be suited to any type of riding or driving sport due to expansive, regular paces, a flat-footed walk and vibrant trot and canter. From Wikipedia This example is from Wikipedia and may be reused under a CC BY-SA license. He had also completely morphed his ring style from a slick, quick-fisted, boxer/puncher to a strictly flat-footed, stalking, slugger to compensate for his loss of speed and reflexes. From Wikipedia This example is from Wikipedia and may be reused under a CC BY-SA license. 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