quake

• 名词，指由于地下沿断层平面的运动或火山活动而引起的地面震动和颤动；泛指地震。

A noun referring to a shaking and vibration at the surface of the earth resulting from underground movement along a fault plane or from volcanic activity.

1. EarthquakeB1formal

   A sudden, violent shaking of the ground, typically caused by movement of the Earth's tectonic plates or volcanic activity.

   地震

   • The quake measured 6.5 on the Richter scale.
   • Residents felt a strong quake early this morning.
   • After the quake, many buildings were damaged.

   同义词earthquakeseismshocktemblortremor

• 动词，表示颤抖或震动的动作，通常由于恐惧、寒冷或物理冲击引起。

A verb used to indicate the act of shaking or trembling, typically due to fear, cold, or physical force.

1. Tremble or shakeB2formal

   To shake or tremble with fast, involuntary movements, often due to fear, cold, or excitement.

   颤抖

   • She quaked with fear when she heard the loud noise.
   • The cold wind made him quake uncontrollably.
   • He quaked with excitement as he opened the gift.

   同义词pulsatequiverrockshakeshivershuddertremblevibratewobble

   反义词settlesteady

2. Seismic vibrationB2formal

   To shake or vibrate due to an earthquake or other geological activity.

   震动

   • The ground quaked violently during the earthquake.
   • The entire region quaked as the tremor passed.
   • Buildings quaked as the seismic waves traveled through the city.

   同义词convulserockshakeshuddertremblevibrate