| 单词 | tremulous |
| 释义 | tremulous (once / 873 pages) adj Something tremulous is shaky and quivering, usually from fear or lack of strength. If you're nervous at your first big job interview, your hands might be a little tremulous. You’ve likely heard the unsteady voice of a person close to tears, or seen the trembling legs of a frightened child — both could certainly be described as tremulous. But you can also use this adjective to describe a statement or action that lacks resolution and courage, or even simply something that's shivering from the cold. WORD FAMILYtremulous: tremulously USAGE EXAMPLESDelivered largely in close-up, her subtly tremulous performance is worthy of a D. W. Griffith silent star. New York Times(Nov 24, 2016) During long, dreamy stretches, the viola floats mystical lines above the tremulous, shimmering orchestra. New York Times(Nov 18, 2016) A lovely, tremulous magical realism helps Jackson sustain her tone. Slate(Nov 11, 2016) adj (of the voice) quivering as from weakness or fear spoke timidly in a tremulous voice Syn quavering unsteady subject to change or variation |
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