Tremor



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解释

GRE 红宝书

• n.震动, 地震
• ［英］ 震动, 地震 ( a trembling or shaking usu. from physical weakness, emotional stress, or disease)
• ［记］ trem ( 抖动) +or -> 地震

Webster Collegiate

noun

• Etymology: Middle English tremour, from Anglo-French tremor, from Latin, from tremere
• Date: 14th century
• 1.
  • a. a trembling or shaking usually from physical weakness, emotional stress, or disease
  • b. nervous excitement <the exhibit caused a tremor in the artistic community>
• 2. a quivering or vibratory motion; especially a discrete small movement following or preceding a major seismic event
• 3.
  • a. a feeling of uncertainty or insecurity <a tremor of hesitation>
  • b. a cause of such a feeling

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