a.

1. 笨拙的；不熟练的，不灵巧的[（+with）]
   She is still awkward with chopsticks.

   她用筷子还不熟练。

2. 使用不便的；难操纵的[+to-v]
   This machine is awkward to handle.

   这台机器很难操作。

3. 难对付的，棘手的
   He asked several awkward questions at the press conference.

   他在记者招待会上提了几个难回答的问题。

4. 不便的，不合适的；尴尬的[（+for）]
   He felt awkward and uncomfortable.

   他感到尴尬和不舒服。

adj.

1. hard to do or deal with.
2. causing or feeling uneasy embarrassment.
3. not smooth or graceful.