shake
shake
Meaning of shake
to move quickly up and down or from side to side
猛烈地来回摆动；剧烈晃动
Pronunciation
shake with Chinese translation
shake usage examples
During the earthquake, the house shook violently.
地震时，房子摇晃得很厉害。
He shook the bottle hard.
他用力摇晃那个瓶子。
shake synonyms
What's the difference between shake, tremble, shiver, vibrate, rattle, shudder, jolt, and quiver
To shake involuntarily, from fear or cold.
ENHis hands trembled when he opened the letter.
To shake slightly, mostly from cold.
ENShe shivered in the cold wind.
To shake rapidly with small movements, often machines.
ENThe phone vibrated on the table.
To shake with a rattling noise.
ENThe loose window rattled in the wind.
Advanced: broader words
A sudden strong shake from horror or disgust.
ENHe shuddered at the memory.
A sudden sharp jerk.
ENThe bus jolted and everyone stood up.
A slight, rapid trembling.
ENHer voice quivered with emotion.
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Questions about this word
What does shake mean?
to move quickly up and down or from side to side
How do you pronounce shake?
shake is pronounced [ʃeɪk].
How is shake used in a sentence?
地震时，房子摇晃得很厉害。 Translation: During the earthquake, the house shook violently.
Is shake part of Natural Phenomena vocabulary?
Yes, shake can be learned in the Natural Phenomena topic. This semantic link helps build related word lists and topic-based practice.
Is shake part of Weather and Seasons vocabulary?
Yes, shake can be learned in the Weather and Seasons topic. This semantic link helps build related word lists and topic-based practice.
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