词根讲解：
awk 错误的方向 + ward 构成形容词，表朝向 -> 朝着错误的方向的，引申词义笨拙的 -> awkward 笨拙的
adj. 尴尬的；笨拙的；棘手的；不合适的
There was an awkward silence off the stage.
台下一片尴尬的沉默。
He is an awkward cooker, and the dishes he makes are not tasty.
他做起饭来笨手笨脚的，做出来的菜也不好吃。
All the waiters were reluctant to entertain the awkward customer.
所有服务员都不愿意招待这个难应付的顾客。
They'd chosen an awkward time to call as I'd just got into the bath.
他们选择了一个尴尬的时间打电话 因为我刚进浴室。
The phone was very large and awkward to hold.
电话很大，很难拿。
