| 单词 | wobble |
| 释义 | wobble (wɒbəl ) Word forms: wobbles , wobbling , wobbled 1. verb If something or someone wobbles, they make small movements from side to side, for example because they are unsteady. The table wobbled when I leaned on it. [VERB] Just then, Bart returned, wobbling on his skates. [VERB] I narrowly missed a cyclist who wobbled into my path. [VERB preposition/adverb] He placed one hand heavily on a fragile, wobbling table. [VERB-ing] Wobble is also a noun. We might look for a tiny wobble in the position of a star. [+ in] 2. verb If a person or government wobbles, they suddenly appear less secure or less sure about something. [journalism] The coach began to wobble when some of his team selections provoked much baffled comment. [VERB] Wobble is also a noun. Even a small wobble will hurt the banks. Collocations: slight wobble When it's done, the centre should have a slight wobble. The Sun It's ready when it has risen slightly and only has a very slight wobble in the middle. The Sun Bake for 25-35 min until risen with a slight wobble. Times, Sunday Times There was a slight wobble with just one win in eight games at the turn of the year. The Sun Pour into the shell and bake for 50-60 minutes or until set around the edges (the centre will still have a slight wobble). Times, Sunday Times The cake will wobble slightly in the centre. Times, Sunday Times It should wobble slightly if you move it from side to side. Times, Sunday Times They make their suns wobble slightly. Globe and Mail The planets dangle in a line beside the forest track to the observatory, suspended from wooden gallows and wobbling slightly in the wind. Times, Sunday Times Wobbling slightly (it's been a long night), he pushes his hefty cycle into the locking station outside a restaurant. Times, Sunday Times Translations: Chinese: 摇晃 Japanese: よろめく |
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