quaver
UK/'kweivә/US
GREC2
Definitions
v.
To tremble or shake; to speak or sing with a trembling, unsteady voice
颤抖；用颤声说话或歌唱
n.
A trembling of the voice or body; (music) an eighth note
颤音；颤抖；（音乐）八分音符
Root Breakdown
Native Englishquaverother
=quaver
Example Sentences
- 1.
Her voice began to quaver with emotion as she read the letter aloud.
- 2.
A musical quaver note is half the duration of a crotchet.