quake
UK/kweik/US
B1
Definitions
v.
To tremble or shake, especially from fear or seismic activity
颤抖；震动
n.
A trembling or shaking; an earthquake
颤抖；地震
Root Breakdown
Native Englishquakeother
=quake
Common Collocations
- 1.earthquake quake地震
- 2.quake with fear因恐惧而颤抖
- 3.powerful quake强烈地震
- 4.quake in one's boots吓得瑟瑟发抖
Example Sentences
- 1.
The entire building began to quake as the earthquake struck without warning.
- 2.
She could feel her knees quake as she stepped onto the stage to speak.
- 3.
The powerful quake left thousands of residents homeless overnight.