quiver

🇬🇧 UK/'kwivә/🇺🇸 US
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Definitions

v.

To tremble or shake with slight, rapid movements

颤抖,抖动,震颤

n.

A container for carrying arrows; a slight trembling movement

箭袋;颤抖,抖动

🧩 Root Breakdown

Native English
quiverother
=quiver

Common Collocations

  • 1.quiver with excitement因兴奋而颤抖
  • 2.quiver with fear因恐惧而发抖
  • 3.voice quivers声音颤抖
  • 4.[lips quiver]嘴唇颤动

Example Sentences

  • 1.

    Her voice began to quiver as she delivered the emotional eulogy.

  • 2.

    The leaves quivered gently in the cool autumn breeze.

  • 3.

    He felt his hands quiver with anticipation before stepping onto the stage.

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