awkwardthe 'awkward age1.■the period when some young people have difficulties as they approach adult life 尴尬年龄﹙指青春期之初﹚:‘Gary seems such a quiet boy.’ ‘Oh, he’s just at that awkward age—he’ll soon grow out of it.’“加里好像沉默寡言。”“哦，他正处于尴尬年龄—很快就会过去的。”