"tremble" in Chinese (Simplified)

• 颤抖

Definition

指轻微地颤动，常因寒冷、害怕或兴奋。形容身体或身体部分无法控制的轻微抖动。

Usage Notes (Chinese (Simplified))

“Tremble” 比 “shake” 正式，常带有情感色彩（如害怕、兴奋）。常见搭配：“tremble with fear/cold/excitement”。表示温和、明显的抖动，不是剧烈晃动。不要混淆于 “vibrate”（机械震动）或 “shiver”（多指冷得发抖）。

Examples

I tremble when I am cold.

我冷的时候会**颤抖**。

His hands began to tremble before the speech.

演讲前，他的手开始**颤抖**。

The small dog trembled in fear.

小狗因害怕而**颤抖**。

She tried to smile, but her voice trembled with nerves.

她试图微笑，但她的声音因为紧张而**颤抖**。

"Did you see that?" he whispered, his whole body trembling.

“你看见了吗？”他低声说，整个身体都在**颤抖**。

My hands always tremble before an important exam, no matter how much I prepare.

无论我多么准备充分，重要考试前我的手总是会**颤抖**。