shudder

柯林斯词典

1. V-I If you shudder, you shake with fear, horror, or disgust, or because you are cold. (因害怕、恐惧、厌恶或寒冷) 发抖
Lloyd had urged her to eat caviar. She had shuddered at the thought. 劳埃德已鼓动她吃鱼子酱。可她一想到这个就打哆嗦了。
2. N-COUNT Shudder is also a noun. (因害怕、恐惧、厌恶或寒冷而产生的) 发抖[usu sing]
She gave a violent shudder. 她猛地抖了一下。
3. V-I If something such as a machine or vehicle shudders, it shakes suddenly and violently. (机器或车辆) 剧烈震动
The train began to pull out of the station – then suddenly shuddered to a halt. 火车开始驶出车站–然后就突然剧烈震动停了下来。
4. N-COUNT If something sends a shudder or shudders through a group of people, it makes them worried or afraid. 担忧; 害怕
The next crisis sent a shudder of fear through the UN community. 下一次危机引起了联合国组织的担忧。