词汇 | shaky |
释义 | shaky 1 ENTRIES FOUND: shaky (adjective) shaky /ˈʃeɪki/ adjective shakier; shakiest shaky /ˈʃeɪki/ adjective shakier; shakiest Learner's definition of SHAKY [also more shaky; most shaky] 1 : not strong or steady in movement, sound, etc. : tending to shake because of weakness, strong emotion, etc.(因虚弱、某种强烈情感等而行动、声音等)颤抖的,颤颤巍巍的 I was so nervous that my hands were shaky. [=shaking, trembling]我太紧张以至于手都在颤抖。 She took a few shaky steps before she collapsed.她颤颤巍巍地走了几步就倒下了。 His voice was shaky.他的声音在发抖。 2 : weak and likely to break down, collapse, or fail不牢固的;摇摇晃晃的;摇摇欲坠的 a shaky ladder摇摇晃晃的梯子 The company's future is looking pretty shaky. [=the company's future does not look good]公司的前景看起来很不乐观。 a shaky economy不稳定的经济 Her commitment to the cause seems shaky.她对事业的投入似乎并非一如既往。 His argument/theory rests on shaky ground. [=his argument/theory is not supported by strong evidence]他的论点/理论没有强有力的支撑。 Their marriage is on shaky ground.他们的婚姻基础很不稳定。 3 : not impressive or effective不太出色的;不太有效的 the pitcher's shaky performance投手的不佳表现 The team has performed better lately after getting off to a shaky start.球队一开始表现不佳,但最近越来越好了。 My memory of that day is a little shaky. [=I don't remember exactly what happened on that day]我不太记得那天发生的事情了。 — shakily /ˈʃeɪkəli/ adverb He stood shakily on the ladder.他摇摇晃晃地站在梯子上。 The pitcher started the game shakily.投手一开始表现不好。 — shakiness /ˈʃeɪkinəs/ noun [noncount] the shakiness of her voice她声音的颤抖 |
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