tremulous
gb/tɹˈɛmjʊləs/ us/tɹˈɛmjʊləs/
C2
انگلیسی
~ 8100
remegő, félénk, bátortalan
C2
LITERARY
1
remegő
B1
الگوی کاربرد:
a tremulous [voice/hand/smile]
She answered in a tremulous voice, fighting back tears.
Könnyeit visszatartva, remegő hangon válaszolt.
His signature was barely legible, a tremulous line across the page.
Az aláírása alig volt olvasható, csak egy remegő vonal a lapon.
The old man raised a tremulous hand to adjust his glasses.
A tremulous smile flickered across his face when he saw her.
He let out a tremulous laugh that betrayed his nerves.
نمونههای زبانآموزی
Her tremulous voice showed that she was scared.
A remegő hangja elárulta, hogy fél.
He held the cup with tremulous hands.
Remegő kézzel tartotta a csészét.
I saw a tremulous smile on his face.
The child took a tremulous step toward the dog.
She gave a tremulous laugh before she started to cry.
اشتباه رایج:
Learners sometimes confuse "tremulous" with "tremendous" because they look similar. "Tremulous" means slightly shaking, often from fear or emotion, while "tremendous" means very big or very good. Another mistake is to use "tremulous" as a verb (e.g., *"He tremuloused"*); the correct verbs are "tremble" or "shake."
معنی
slightly shaking or quivering
ترکیبهای رایج
tremulous voice
|tremulous hands
|tremulous smile
|tremulous lips
|tremulous laugh
هممعنیها
shaky (More common and general; can describe anything not steady, not only from emotion.)
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quivering (Focuses on the rapid movement itself; less strongly linked to emotion than "tremulous" in literary use.)
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trembling (Very close in meaning; slightly more everyday and physical, less literary in tone.)
متضادها
steady (Describes something that does not shake or move; opposite of the unsteady quality in "tremulous".)
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firm (Emphasizes being solid and not shaking, especially for hands, grip, or voice.)
موضوعها
emotions
|physical_sensation
|health
|literature
|body
|core_vocabulary
تعریف
Shaking a little and not steady, often because you are afraid, weak, or very emotional.
Slightly shaking or quivering in a rapid, unsteady way, especially because of fear, weakness, or strong emotion.
C2
LITERARY
2
félénk
B1
bátortalan
B1
الگوی کاربرد:
a tremulous [person/voice/reply]
A tremulous student raised her hand to ask the first question.
Egy félénk diák felemelte a kezét, hogy feltegye az első kérdést.
He gave a tremulous apology, unsure if it would be accepted.
Bátortalanul kért bocsánatot, nem tudva, elfogadják-e.
Her tremulous response revealed how intimidated she felt.
With tremulous courage, they spoke out against the decision.
There was a tremulous hope in his eyes that things might change.
نمونههای زبانآموزی
The boy gave a tremulous answer to the teacher.
A fiú bátortalan választ adott a tanárnak.
Her tremulous voice showed that she was not sure of herself.
A bátortalan hangja elárulta, hogy nem bízik magában.
He took a tremulous step into the dark room.
She wrote a tremulous email to her new boss.
They made a tremulous plan to talk to their parents.
اشتباه رایج:
Learners may think "tremulous" always describes physical shaking only. In this sense it also describes a shy, nervous personality or manner, similar to "timid". Another mistake is overusing it in casual conversation; in modern English it sounds literary or formal.
معنی
timid, nervous, lacking confidence
ترکیبهای رایج
tremulous courage
|tremulous reply
|tremulous youth
|tremulous uncertainty
هممعنیها
timid (Very close in meaning; more common and can be used in everyday speech as well as in writing.)
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nervous (More general and everyday; describes feeling worried or afraid, not necessarily in a delicate or literary way.)
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fearful (Stronger focus on fear itself, while "tremulous" suggests a delicate, hesitant quality.)
متضادها
confident (Direct opposite in terms of self-assurance and lack of fear when speaking or acting.)
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bold (Opposite in showing courage and willingness to act, instead of hesitating in a tremulous way.)
موضوعها
personality
|emotions
|social
|communication
|core_vocabulary
تعریف
Shy and nervous, and not feeling strong or sure, so that this shows in how you speak or act.
Shy, easily frightened, or lacking in confidence, often in a way that can be heard or seen in someone’s voice or actions.
دستور زبان
صورت پایه
tremulous
IPA
GB/tɹˈɛmjʊləs/
US/tɹˈɛmjʊləs/
هجاها و تکیه
trem - u - lous (۳ هجا)
Stress on 1st syllable (trem)
صورتهای واژه
Adjective
- Base: tremulous
خانوادهٔ واژه
عبارتها
in a tremulous voice
1/ˈɪn ə tɹˈɛmjʊləs vˈɔɪs/
fixed phrase
literary
speaking with a shaking voice
To speak in a weak, shaking way, often because you are afraid, weak, or very emotional.
نمونهها
- She said his name in a tremulous voice and then fell silent.
- He thanked the jury in a tremulous voice that showed his relief.
- The child asked, in a tremulous voice, if his mother would be okay.
with tremulous hands
1/wˈɪθ tɹˈɛmjʊləs hˈændz/
fixed phrase
literary
acting with shaking hands
To do something while your hands are shaking a little, usually because you are afraid, weak, or very emotional.
نمونهها
- With tremulous hands, she unfolded the letter.
- He reached for the glass with tremulous hands and nearly dropped it.
- The old woman, with tremulous hands, tied the ribbon around the box.