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Quivering Meaning in English

word · lemma: quiver

ˈkwɪvɝɪŋ
KWIV-er-ing
kwˈɪvəɹɪŋ
KWIV-uh-ring

释义

Shaking or trembling slightly, often because of cold, fear, excitement, or emotion.

用法与细微差别

More poetic and formal than simply 'shaking.' Common before nouns ('quivering voice,' 'quivering hands'). Implies delicate or uncontrollable movement from emotion or physical sensation.

例句

Her quivering hands spilled the water.

basic

The dog sat quivering in the cold.

basic

Her voice was quivering with excitement.

basic

I opened the letter with quivering fingers.

natural

His lips were quivering, but he tried not to cry.

natural

She reached out with a quivering smile, nervous but hopeful.

natural