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shudder

🇬🇧 UK/'ʃʌdә/🇺🇸 US
GREC2

Definitions

v.

To shake or tremble involuntarily, especially from fear, horror, or disgust.

（因恐惧或厌恶而）颤抖，战栗

n.

A sudden involuntary tremor caused by fear, horror, or cold.

颤抖，战栗

🧩 Root Breakdown

Native English
shudderother
=shudder

Common Collocations

  • 1.shudder with fear因恐惧而颤抖
  • 2.send a shudder down one's spine令人不寒而栗
  • 3.give a shudder打了个寒颤
  • 4.shudder at the thought一想到就不寒而栗

Example Sentences

  • 1.

    She shuddered at the thought of touching the slimy creature.

  • 2.

    The old engine shuddered violently before finally coming to a stop.

  • 3.

    He shuddered with cold as he stepped out into the freezing night air.

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