| 释义 |
quake
—quake /kweɪk/
Ⅰ noun [C] ► F0 INFORMAL FOR EARTHQUAKE(Cf. ↑earthquake)Thesaurus+: ↑Earthquakes and volcanic eruptions
Ⅱ verb [I] ↑Verb Endings for quake ► F0 to shake because you are very frightened or find something very funny, or to feel or show great fear: » Every time I get on a plane, I quake with fear.» Charlie stood outside the head teacher's office, quaking in his boots/shoes (= feeling very frightened).» The play was so funny, we were all quaking with laughter.Thesaurus+: ↑AfraidThesaurus+: ↑Laughing and smilingThesaurus+: ↑Making short, sudden movements |