shiver

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Definitions

v.

To tremble or shake involuntarily, especially from cold or fear.

颤抖,哆嗦

n.

A trembling or shaking of the body, especially from cold or fear.

颤抖,战栗

🧩 Root Breakdown

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Common Collocations

  • 1.shiver with cold冷得发抖
  • 2.send a shiver down one's spine令人不寒而栗
  • 3.shiver uncontrollably止不住地颤抖
  • 4.[shiver with fear]吓得瑟瑟发抖

Example Sentences

  • 1.

    She shivered uncontrollably after standing in the freezing rain for an hour.

  • 2.

    A shiver ran down his spine when he heard the strange noise in the dark.

  • 3.

    The children shivered with excitement as they waited to open their presents.

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