tremor
/ˈtremə/ · /ˈtremər/
CEFR level C1Topic NatureWord #6963 in the learning path
轻微地震；震动
Definitions
n. A small earthquake or a brief shaking movement.
轻微地震；震动
n. An involuntary shaking of the body or voice.
颤抖；战栗
Example
A slight tremor made the cups rattle on their hooks.
一次轻微震动使挂钩上的杯子碰得叮当响。
Sensitive monitoring equipment can detect a minor tremor that people living nearby may not notice.
灵敏的监测设备能够探测到附近居民可能察觉不到的轻微地震。
Collocations
- earth tremor
- hand tremor
- a tremor in her voice
Word family
- tremulous (adj.)
- tremulously (adv.)
Synonyms
- shaking
- quiver
Usage tip
通常作名词；声音中的颤抖用a tremor in the voice。
FAQ
- What does tremor mean?
- A small earthquake or a brief shaking movement. An involuntary shaking of the body or voice.
- How is tremor pronounced?
- UK /ˈtremə/, US /ˈtremər/. Use the audio buttons above to listen.
