tremulous
UK/ˈtremjʊləs/US/'tremjulәs/
GREC2
Definitions
adj.
Trembling or quivering, especially of the voice or body
颤抖的，颤动的
adj.
Timid, nervous, or hesitant
胆怯的，怯生生的
Root Breakdown
Root-derivedFrom Latin tremulus ('quivering') + -ous. It describes a thing that trembles — a tremulous voice, a tremulous smile. Because a frightened person quivers, the physical sense slid naturally into the emotional one: timid, nervous, hesitant.
Root trem still carries 10 more wordsCommon Collocations
- 1.tremulous voice颤抖的声音
- 2.tremulous smile颤动的微笑
- 3.tremulous hand颤抖的手
Example Sentences
- 1.
She spoke in a tremulous voice, close to tears.
- 2.
A tremulous smile crossed his face.
- 3.
The new recruit gave a tremulous answer to the question.