lurch
Произношение: [lɜrtʃ]
Контекст: «movement»
(verb) to move suddenly and awkwardly, like when a car goes over a bump or when someone loses their balance. It’s a bit like when you see someone stumbling because they're not walking straight.
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The puppy lurched forward excitedly when it saw its owner.
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The ride was smooth; it didn't lurch at all during the journey.
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Why did the boat lurch to one side like that?
Контекст: «movement»
(noun) a sudden, abrupt movement or shift, like when someone loses their balance or when something moves unexpectedly. Think of it as a quick jerk that catches you off guard.
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She felt a lurch in her stomach as the roller coaster dropped suddenly.
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The car went smoothly without any lurches on the road.
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Did you feel the lurch when the train started moving?
Контекст: «unexpected change»
(verb) to suddenly change direction or to become unstable unexpectedly, like when plans change without warning. It’s like when you thought you were going left, but suddenly you have to go right instead.
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The team lurched into action when they heard the emergency alarm.
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Things didn’t lurch in the meeting; everything went according to plan.
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Why did the project lurch forward all of a sudden?
Контекст: «unexpected change»
(noun) an abrupt or unexpected change, often catching someone by surprise, like when a decision changes suddenly. Imagine planning a picnic, and then it rains out of nowhere!
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The sudden lurch in the schedule left everyone confused but excited.
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There was no lurch in their plans; everything went smoothly.
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What caused the lurch in their project's timeline?