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1 (an) awkward handle
an awkward handle (step) неудобная ручка (ступенька)English-Russian combinatory dictionary > (an) awkward handle
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2 awkward
[ʹɔ:kwəd] a1. неуклюжий, неловкий; нескладныйto be awkward in one's speech [in one's movements] - с трудом говорить [двигаться]
to be awkward with one's hands - не знать, куда девать руки
the child is still awkward with a spoon and fork - ребёнок ещё плохо справляется с ложкой и вилкой
2. 1) неудобныйawkward door [handle, step] - неудобная дверь [ручка, ступенька]
2) неловкий, неудобный; затруднительныйawkward situation - затруднительное или неловкое положение
to feel awkward with smb. - чувствовать себя неловко с кем-л.
3. разг. опасный; трудный ( часто о человеке)awkward customer - а) опасный тип; б) опасная тварь (о собаке и т. п.)
don't be awkward, we have to get this finished by 5 o'clock - не выдумывай /не капризничай/, эту работу мы должны закончить к пяти часам
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