1.(通常指因不确定而)结结巴巴的,迟疑不决的 If you speak or do something in a halting way, you speak or do it slowly and with a lot of hesitation, usually because you are uncertain about what to say or do next.
haltingly She spoke haltingly of her deep upset and hurt... 她吞吞吐吐地诉说自己深深的苦恼及伤痛。 Kenya is moving haltingly towards democracy. 肯尼亚正步履蹒跚地走向民主。