v.(在水、泥等中)挣扎，不知所措，挠头，支吾，困难重重
n.偏口鱼

原形：flounder第三人称单数：flounders复数：flounders过去式：floundered过去分词：floundered现在分词：floundering

The company has been floundering for months, trying to find a profitable new direction.
公司已经挣扎了好几个月，试图找到一个盈利的新方向。
After losing her job, she felt like she was floundering in uncertainty about her future.
失业后，她对自己的未来感到茫然失措。
The novice speaker floundered during his presentation, struggling to find the right words.
这位新手演讲者在演示时表现得手足无措，努力寻找合适的词汇。
The small boat floundered in the rough sea, its passengers clinging to the sides in fear.
小船在波涛汹涌的大海中颠簸，乘客们惊恐地紧抓着船边。
He's been floundering in his studies lately; it seems like he's lost motivation.
他最近在学习上陷入困境，似乎失去了动力。
The rescue team had to act quickly as the hiker floundered in the icy river.
救援队必须迅速行动，因为那名徒步者在冰冷的河水中挣扎。
Without clear instructions, the new employee was left floundering, unsure of what tasks to prioritize.
缺乏明确的指示，新员工不知所措，不确定应该优先处理哪些任务。
The actor floundered when asked about his controversial statements during the interview.
当被问及采访中他的有争议言论时，这位演员显得很慌乱。
The startup initially floundered but later found success after pivoting to a new market.
这家初创公司起初举步维艰，但在转向新市场后取得了成功。
She watched helplessly as the drowning man floundered in the water, unable to reach him.
她无助地看着溺水的人在水中挣扎，却无法接近他。