shake
/ʃeɪk/
CEFR level A2Topic Daily lifeWord #1818 in the learning path
摇动；抖动；颤抖
Definitions
v. to move quickly back and forth, or cause this movement
摇动；抖动；颤抖
v. to upset someone deeply or weaken their confidence
使震惊；动摇
n. a quick movement back and forth
摇动；抖动
Example
Shake the bottle well before pouring juice into your glass.
把果汁倒进杯子前，先充分摇匀瓶子。
Repeated failures in public transport can shake commuters' confidence in the reliability of urban services.
公共交通反复出现故障，可能动摇通勤者对城市服务可靠性的信心。
Collocations
- shake hands
- shake your head
- shake with fear
- shake confidence
Word family
- shaky (adj.)
- shakily (adv.)
Synonyms
- tremble
- quiver
Usage tip
不规则变化：shake—shook—shaken。
FAQ
- What does shake mean?
- to move quickly back and forth, or cause this movement to upset someone deeply or weaken their confidence a quick movement back and forth
- How is shake pronounced?
- UK /ʃeɪk/, US /ʃeɪk/. Use the audio buttons above to listen.
