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N-COUNT
同earthquake
A quake is the same as an earthquake .
例句
The quake destroyed mud buildings in many remote villages.
这次地震摧毁了许多偏远乡村的土坯房。
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VERB
(通常指因恐惧)发抖,颤抖,哆嗦
If you quake, you shake, usually because you are very afraid.
例句
I just stood there quaking with fear...
我只是站在那儿,吓得直哆嗦。
Her shoulders quaked.
她的双肩瑟瑟发抖。
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PHRASE
十分紧张;非常害怕;吓得发抖
If you are quaking in your boots or quaking in your shoes, you feel very nervous or afraid, and may be feeling slightly weak as a result.
例句
If you stand up straight you'll give an impression of self-confidence even if you're quaking in your boots.
要是你站得笔挺,就算实际上怕得要命,你都会给人留下非常自信的印象。