trembling
UK/ˈtremblɪŋ/US/'trembliŋ/
B1
Definitions
adj.
Shaking uncontrollably, especially from fear or cold
颤抖的，发抖的
n.
The act of shaking; a quivering
颤抖；战栗
Root Breakdown
Root-derivedtrembletremble, shake (with fear or cold)
+
-ingcontinuous / action of
=trembling
The -ing form of tremble, used as an adjective ('trembling hands') or a noun ('a trembling in her voice'). Meaning is fully inherited from tremble.
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.trembling with fear吓得发抖
Example Sentences
- 1.
She held the note in her trembling hands.
- 2.
He answered in a trembling voice.