Wordiyo

shake

🇬🇧 UK/ʃeik/🇺🇸 US
NGSL 2kTOEFLA1

Definitions

v.

To move something rapidly back and forth or up and down; to tremble or vibrate; to disturb or unsettle.

摇动，震动；使动摇，使不安

n.

The act of shaking; a trembling or back-and-forth motion.

摇动，震动；颤抖

🧩 Root Breakdown

Native English
shakeother
=shake

Common Collocations

  • 1.shake hands握手
  • 2.shake off摆脱；甩掉
  • 3.shake up彻底改变；震动
  • 4.give a shake摇一摇

Example Sentences

  • 1.

    The two leaders greeted each other with a firm handshake.

  • 2.

    The earthquake was strong enough to shake buildings across the entire city.

  • 3.

    The shocking news shook her confidence in the company's future.

← Browse all roots