tremor
柯林斯词典
1. N-COUNT A tremor is a small earthquake. 小地震
The earthquake sent tremors through the region. 这次地震的震感传遍了整个地区。
2. N-COUNT If an event causes a tremor in a group or organization, it threatens to make the group or organization less strong or stable. (团体或组织内的) 波动
News of 160 lay-offs had sent tremors through the community. 裁员160人的消息在社区中引起了波动。
3. N-COUNT A tremor is a shaking of your body or voice that you cannot control. (身体或声音的) 颤抖
The old man has a tremor in his hands. 那位老人的双手颤抖着。
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tremor /ˈtrɛmə/ (tremors)
剑桥词典
- a slight shaking movement in a person's body , especially because of nervousness or excitement
(尤指因紧张或兴奋)颤抖,发抖
The disease mostly affects people over 50, causing paralysis and uncontrollable tremors. 这种病主要发生在年过50的人身上,能引起瘫痪和难以自制的颤抖。
There was a slight tremor in her voice . 她的声音微微发颤。
figurative A tremor of excitement went through the audience as he came on stage . 他走上舞台时,观众兴奋得出现了一阵骚动。
a slight earthquake
轻微地震,小地震
The tremor was felt as far as 200 miles away. 这次小震200英里以外的地方都有震感。 返回 tremor