What does quiver mean?

shake slightly with quick, small movements a small, quick shaking movement a container used for carrying arrows

How is quiver pronounced?

UK /ˈkwɪv.ə(r)/, US /ˈkwɪv.ɚ/.

/ˈkwɪv.ə(r)/ · /ˈkwɪv.ɚ/

CEFR level C1Topic EmotionWord #5744 in the learning path

轻微颤抖；抖动

v. shake slightly with quick, small movements

轻微颤抖；抖动

n. a small, quick shaking movement

轻微的颤抖

n. a container used for carrying arrows

箭袋；箭筒

The puppy's legs quivered as it crossed the slippery floor.

小狗走过湿滑的地板时，双腿微微发抖。

A speaker's voice may quiver under pressure, even when they have prepared thoroughly for a public presentation.

即使为公开演讲做了充分准备，演讲者的声音也可能因压力而颤抖。

多指细微而快速的抖动；声音也可用quiver。

What does quiver mean?: shake slightly with quick, small movements a small, quick shaking movement a container used for carrying arrows
How is quiver pronounced?: UK /ˈkwɪv.ə(r)/, US /ˈkwɪv.ɚ/. Use the audio buttons above to listen.