支吾

There was a falter in his voice.

他言语支吾。

The performer faltered in the middle of the show.

在演演者支支吾吾。

After a lot of umming and aahing, he finally said yes to the plan.

他支吾了大半天，终于同意了这项计划。

He faltered out a few words.

他支吾地说出了几。

When he’s midway through,he ticked over.

他讲到一半,就支支吾吾起来。

He ummed and aahed for about half an hour and then finally said he would lend me the money.

他支支吾吾了半个小时，最后才说他会借钱。