vibration
Definitions
A rapid back-and-forth movement; an instance of shaking or oscillating
振动，颤动
(informal, often plural) The emotional atmosphere or mood given off by a person or place; a vibe
（口语，常用复数）（人或地方散发的）气氛，氛围，感觉
Root Breakdown
Root-derivedvibr (to shake) + -ation (act, state) = a shaking movement. The informal 'atmosphere' sense is a metaphor: just as a tuning fork sends out invisible waves you can feel, a person or place 'sends out' a mood you can sense.
Root vibr still carries 4 more wordsWhy It Means This
Vibration started as the plain noun for 'a shaking,' but casual English turned it into a word for atmosphere or mood. The Beach Boys' 1966 hit 'Good Vibrations' helped cement it, and today the clipped form 'vibe' is everywhere ('good vibes,' 'the vibe of the room'). The leap makes sense: invisible waves you can still feel become a perfect metaphor for an unspoken mood.
Common Collocations
- 1.feel the vibration感觉到振动
- 2.good vibrations好的氛围/感觉
- 3.low-frequency vibration低频振动
- 4.reduce vibration减少振动
Example Sentences
- 1.
You could feel the vibration of the train through the platform floor.
- 2.
The engine produces a low vibration that you feel more than hear.
- 3.
I got a really good vibration from that café — calm and friendly.