vibrate

• Глагол, используемый для обозначения действия непрерывного и быстрого движения чего-либо взад и вперёд, часто с лёгкой дрожью.

A verb used to indicate the act of moving or causing something to move continuously and rapidly to and fro, often with a slight shaking motion.

1. Shake or quiver rapidlyB1formal

   To move back and forth or up and down quickly and continuously, often in an uncontrolled way.

   Вибрация

   • The phone vibrated on the table when a message arrived.
   • The floor vibrated as the heavy machinery started working.
   • Her hands vibrated with nervousness during the interview.

   Synonymsjudderoscillatepulsatequivershakeshudderthrobtremble

   Antonymscalmrestsettlesteady

2. Swing or oscillateB2formalscientific

   To move or swing from side to side in a regular, rhythmic manner.

   Колебаться

   • The pendulum vibrated steadily back and forth.
   • The tuning fork vibrates at a specific frequency.
   • The bridge began to vibrate slightly in the strong wind.

   Synonymsoscillaterockswayswing

3. Waver or be indecisiveC1formal

   To be uncertain or undecided about something; to waver between different choices or opinions.

   Колебаться

   • He vibrated between accepting the job offer and staying at his current position.
   • The committee vibrated on the decision for weeks.
   • She vibrated between two different career paths.

   Synonymsditherfluctuatehesitateoscillateseesawteetervacillatewaver

   Antonymsdecideresolvesettle

4. Resonate with soundB2formalart

   To produce a clear, resonant sound when struck or activated.

   Звучать резонансно

   • The singer's voice vibrated through the concert hall.
   • The guitar strings vibrated after being plucked.
   • The bell vibrated with a deep, rich tone.

   Synonymschimeechopealresonateresoundreverberatering

5. Feel intense emotionB2informal

   To experience a sudden, strong emotional or physical sensation.

   Трепетать

   • She vibrated with excitement when she heard the news.
   • He vibrated with anger after the unfair decision.
   • The crowd vibrated with energy during the concert.

   Synonymspulsatequiverthrilltingle