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Chinese meaning
摇摇欲坠；逐渐失效
逐渐失效，摇摇欲坠
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停火协议正逐渐瓦解
Example
Control of the waterway has become a key point of contention between the US and Iran, as a ceasefire deal falters.
随着停火协议逐渐瓦解，这条水道的控制权已成为美伊之间的关键争议焦点。
Source: BBC · 14 Jul 2026
Background ✎
美伊停火协议逐渐失效，霍尔木兹海峡的控制权由此成为双方新的争端焦点。
Roots · etymology
中古英语已有此词，确切词源未详
Collocations
- voice falters / economy falters / ceasefire falters
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