新东方-柯林斯雅思备考词典

tremor

英  [ˈtremə]
    

[NOUN]

    NOUN. 名词
  • tremors

    1[C 可数名词] 轻微地震 , 小震

    A tremor is a small earthquake.

    双语例句

    例:

    The earthquake sent tremors through the region.

    这次地震的震感传遍了整个地区。

    2[C 可数名词] (团体或组织内的)波动

    If an event causes a tremor in a group or organization, it threatens to make the group or organization less strong or stable.

    双语例句

    例:

    News of 160 lay-offs had sent tremors through the community.

    裁员160人的消息在社区中引起了轩然大波。

    3[C 可数名词] (身体或声音的)颤抖

    A tremor is a shaking of your body or voice that you cannot control.

    双语例句

    例:

    The old man has a tremor in his hands.

    那位老人的双手颤抖着。

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