LEARNit Dictionary
flounder
verb
/ˈflaʊndə(r)/
UK
/ˈflaʊndər/
US
1
to struggle to know what to say or do or how to continue with something
دستوپا زدن, تقلا کردن
2
to have a lot of problems and to be in danger of failing completely
دستوپا زدن, درماندن, تقلا کردن
At that time the industry was floundering.
The new democracy there continues to flounder.
3
to struggle to move or get somewhere in water, mud, etc.
تقلا کردن, دست و پا زدن
She was floundering around in the deep end of the swimming pool.
A man came floundering through the snow towards us.
noun
/ˈflaʊndə(r)/
UK
/ˈflaʊndər/
US
1
a small flat sea fish that is used for food
ماهی پهن