flat-footed

adjective
🔊/ˌflæt ˈfʊtɪd/
🔊/ˌflæt ˈfʊtɪd/
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  1. without naturally raised curves (= arches) under the feet 平足的;扁平足的
  2. (especially North American English) not prepared for what is going to happen无准备的
    • They were caught flat-footed by the attack.他们冷不防遭到了攻击。🔊🔊