ADJ-GRADED (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. (通常指因不确定而)结结巴巴的,迟疑不决的
In a halting voice she said that she wished to make a statement.
她结结巴巴地说自己要发表一项声明。
The officer replied in halting German.
这位官员用结结巴巴的德语作答。
Russia's efforts to attract investment have been halting and confused.