quake
柯林斯词典
1. N-COUNT A quake is the same as an . 地震[非正式]
The quake destroyed mud buildings in many remote villages. 地震摧毁了许多偏远村庄的泥土房屋。
2. V-I If you quake, you shake, usually because you are very afraid. (常指因害怕而) 发抖
I just stood there quaking with fear. 我站在那儿,吓得发抖。
3. PHRASE If you are quaking in your boots or quaking in your shoes, you feel very nervous or afraid, and may be feeling slightly weak as a result. (因紧张、害怕而) 发抖
If you stand up straight, you'll give an impression of self-confidence, even if you're quaking in your boots. 只要你站直了,就会给人一种自信的印象,哪怕你正紧张得发抖。
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quake /kweɪk/ (quaking,quaked,quakes)
剑桥词典
- to shake because you are very frightened or find something very funny , or to feel or show great fear
颤抖,哆嗦
Every time I get on a plane , I quake with fear . 我每次上飞机都吓得浑身发抖。
Charlie stood outside the head teacher's office , quaking in his boots /shoes (= feeling very frightened ). 查理站在校长办公室门外,吓得直哆嗦。
The play was so funny , we were all quaking with laughter . 这部戏太有趣了,逗得我们都捧腹大笑。 返回 quake