stag·ger/`stægə; ˈstæɡə/ v 1 [I] to walk or move in an unsteady way 蹒跚; 摇摇晃晃地行走: + along/down etc Tom staggered drunkenly into the kitchen. 汤姆醉醺醺地踉跄着走进厨房。 2 [T] to make someone feel very surprised or shocked 使〔某人〕惊愕［震惊］ 3 [T] to arrange the time things happen so that they do not all happen at the same time 使〔时间〕错开: Student registration will be staggered to avoid delays. 学生注册将错开进行以免耽误时间。