quaver

• 名词，指颤抖或震动的声响，也指音乐中时值为全音符八分之一的音符（八分音符）。

A noun referring to a tremulous or shaking sound, or a musical note with the time value of an eighth of a whole note.

1. Tremulous soundB2formal

   A trembling or shaking sound, especially in a person's voice, often caused by emotion or nervousness.

   颤音

   • There was a quaver in her voice as she spoke about the accident.
   • He answered with a slight quaver, betraying his anxiety.
   • The old man's voice had a gentle quaver.

   同义词quivershakeshakinesstrembletremblingtremorvibrationvibrato

   反义词firmnessstabilitysteadiness

2. B2formalart

   A musical note with the time value of an eighth of a whole note, also known as an eighth note.

   八分音符

   • The piece begins with a series of rapid quavers.
   • She played the melody using quavers and semiquavers.
   • The rhythm section emphasized the quaver beat.

   同义词eighth note

• 动词，用来描述声音（尤指嗓音）因紧张、恐惧或激动而颤抖、发颤。也可指身体或物体轻微地抖动或摇晃。

A verb used to describe a trembling or shaking sound in one's voice, often due to nervousness, fear, or emotion.

1. Tremble or shake in soundB2formal

   To speak or sing with a trembling or unsteady voice, often due to emotion or nervousness.

   声音颤抖

   • Her voice quavered as she delivered the sad news.
   • The old man's voice quavered with age and emotion.
   • He quavered through his speech, barely able to control his nerves.

   同义词falterquivershaketremblewaverwobble

2. Sing or play with trillsC1formal

   To produce a musical trill, alternating rapidly between two adjacent notes.

   颤音演奏

   • The soprano quavered beautifully during the aria.
   • The violinist quavered the note, adding a delicate ornamentation.
   • He quavered the melody, giving it a lively, baroque feel.

   同义词shaketrillwarble