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trembling

🇬🇧 UK/ˈtremblɪŋ/🇺🇸 US/'trembliŋ/
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Definitions

n.

A shaking or quivering movement, often caused by fear, cold, or weakness.

颤抖,发抖

adj.

Shaking slightly and uncontrollably, as from fear or cold.

颤抖的,发抖的

🧩 Root Breakdown

Root-derived
tremtremble, shake
+
blconnector
+
ingcontinuous / action of
=trembling

Common Collocations

  • 1.trembling hands颤抖的双手
  • 2.trembling voice颤抖的声音
  • 3.[trembling with cold]冷得发抖
  • 4.set trembling使……颤抖

Example Sentences

  • 1.

    With trembling hands, the surgeon carefully performed the delicate operation.

  • 2.

    She stood at the podium, her voice trembling as she delivered the eulogy.

  • 3.

    The trembling of his knees betrayed his nervousness despite his calm expression.

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