支吾

There was a falter in his voice.

他言语支吾。

The performer faltered in the middle of the show.

在中者支支吾吾。

He faltered out a few words.

他支吾地说出了几句。

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。

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。