HOUSE OF THE DRAGON · 第 1 季
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faltering

/ˈfɔːltərɪŋ/C1

摇摇欲坠 / 衰弱 (v.)

原指走路踉跄或说话结巴,这里形容战局不稳、力量正在衰退,面临崩溃的边缘。

but they will be weeks away.
We are faltering and the Triarchy knows it.
We must press the attack, continue sending the dragons.