tremble和shiver
(2016-06-09 07:57:51)
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分类: 点滴拾遗 |
★英语词汇tremble和shiver均有“颤抖”之意,常可互换使用,但也略有区别:
tremble——(尤指因难受或受到惊吓而)颤抖,发抖,战栗
shiver——(因寒冷和害怕而)颤抖,发抖,哆嗦
★实战演练:
The sick old man can't write anything because his hands tremble.
那个生病的老先生无法写字,因为他两手颤抖。
George was on his feet now,his body trembling with rage.
乔治这会儿站了起来,气得全身直哆嗦。
Joe stood shivering in the cold air.
大冷天里,乔站着冻得瑟瑟发抖。
She shivered with fear and anger.
她又是害怕,又是气愤,身体直发抖。