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单词 tremulous
释义 trem·u·lous
\ˈtremyələs\ adjective
Etymology: Latin tremulus — more at tremble
1. : characterized by or affected with trembling or tremors : quivering, palpitating, shaking, vibrating
 < tremulous hands >
 < leaves tremulous in the breeze >
2. : affected with fear or timidity : timorous, wavering
 < a shy tremulous girl >
3. : such as is caused by a tremulous state or characteristic of a tremulous individual or thing
 < a tremulous handwriting >
 < a tremulous reply >
 < night with no cloud to sully its tremulous radiance — E.J.Banfield >
4. : exceedingly sensitive : easily shaken or disordered
 < a tremulous and bitter joy — C.A.Lejeune >
— often used with to
 < tremulous to criticism >
trem·u·lous·ly adverb
trem·u·lous·ness noun -es
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