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flail

/fleɪl/

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1 · v.

to wave the arms or legs about wildly

乱挥；胡乱挣扎

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He flailed his arms as he slipped on the ice.
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他在冰上滑倒时胡乱挥动双臂。
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Pronunciation: /fleɪl/

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