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jitter

UK/'dʒitә/US
GREC2

Definitions

n.

A feeling of nervousness or anxiety; also, an irregular variation in an electronic signal.

紧张不安;(信号)抖动

v.

To feel or act nervously; to tremble slightly.

感到紧张,战战兢兢

Root Breakdown

Native English
jitterother
=jitter

Common Collocations

  • 1.have the jitters感到紧张
  • 2.jitter in signals信号抖动

Example Sentences

  • 1.

    She felt a jitter of nervousness before her big presentation.

  • 2.

    The jitter in the video signal created a flickering effect.

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