
好词典

源自古英语 'cwifer',可能与 'quick'(快速)相关,表示快速颤动的动作;箭袋的意思来自中古英语,与古法语 'quivre' 有关。
❶ 指轻微而快速地颤抖或抖动,通常因寒冷、恐惧或兴奋等情绪引起。
“Her lips quivered as she tried not to cry.”
(她的嘴唇颤抖着,努力不让自己哭出来。)
“The leaves quivered in the breeze.”
(树叶在微风中轻轻颤动。)
❶ 指箭袋,一种用来装箭的容器,通常由皮革或布料制成,便于携带。
“The archer reached into his quiver for another arrow.”
(弓箭手从箭袋中又抽出一支箭。)
“She wore a beautifully decorated quiver on her back.”
(她背上背着一个装饰精美的箭袋。)
❶ 指轻微的颤抖或抖动动作,通常用于描述声音、光线或物体的轻微震动。
“There was a quiver in his voice when he spoke.”
(他说话时声音中带着一丝颤抖。)
“A quiver of light passed through the curtains.”
(一道颤动的光线透过窗帘。)
quiver with — 表示因某种强烈情绪(如恐惧、兴奋等)而颤抖。
“She quivered with anger when she heard the insult.”
(听到侮辱的话时,她气得浑身发抖。)