英語

shiver

gb/ʃˈɪvɚ/ us/ʃˈɪvɚ/
A2 英語
~ 1300
語義
0件の語義
動詞 A2 action
1

Shake slightly from cold or fear

To shake a little because you are cold, scared, or excited.

用法パターン: to shiver with [emotion/cause]
よくある間違い:
Learners sometimes confuse 'shiver' with 'shake' in contexts where 'shake' means to move something back and forth intentionally.
類義語
tremble (Often used more broadly for shaking from weakness or emotion, not just cold.) | shake (A more general term that can describe larger or more forceful movement.)
対義語
be still (Describes the absence of any movement or trembling.)
コロケーション
shiver with cold |shiver with fear |make someone shiver |cold wind shiver |start to shiver
テーマ
daily life |emotions |health |body |weather
例文
  • She began to shiver as the temperature dropped.
  • I shivered with fear when I heard the strange noise.
  • The cold wind made him shiver uncontrollably.
  • He shivered at the thought of what might happen next.
  • Even under the blanket, she continued to shiver.
学習者向け例文
  • I shiver when it is very cold.
  • He shivered because he was afraid.
  • She shivered in the snow.
  • The dog shivered outside.
  • I started to shiver in the wind.
名詞 B1 event
2

Small shaking from cold or fear

A small shake of the body because of cold, fear, or excitement.

用法パターン: a shiver of [emotion/cause]
類義語
tremor (Slightly more formal and can refer to medical conditions or earthquakes.)
対義語
stillness (The absence of any movement or trembling.)
コロケーション
a shiver ran down my spine |a sudden shiver |feel a shiver |send a shiver |give someone a shiver
テーマ
daily life |emotions |health |body |weather
例文
  • A sudden shiver ran through her body.
  • He felt a shiver of excitement before the show began.
  • The story sent a shiver down my spine.
  • Cold air brought a shiver to everyone in the room.
  • She gave an involuntary shiver when she heard his voice.
学習者向け例文
  • I felt a shiver when I was cold.
  • A shiver ran down my back.
  • He had a shiver when he heard the noise.
  • The movie gave me a shiver.
  • She had a small shiver in the wind.
動詞 C1 action
3

Break into small sharp pieces

To break into many small sharp pieces quickly.

用法パターン: to shiver into [pieces/fragments]
類義語
shatter (More common and often implies loudness and violence in breaking.)
対義語
remain whole (To stay unbroken and intact.)
コロケーション
shiver into pieces |shiver into fragments
テーマ
physics |objects |core_vocabulary
例文
  • The glass shivered into tiny pieces on the floor.
  • The ice shivered under his feet.
  • The plate slipped and shivered against the tile.
  • The thin sheet of metal shivered when struck.
学習者向け例文
  • The glass shivered when it fell.
  • Ice can shiver under weight.
  • The plate shivered on the ground.
  • The cup shivered into pieces.
文法
辞書形
shiver
IPA
GB/ʃˈɪvɚ/
US/ʃˈɪvɚ/
音節・強勢
shiver (1音節)
Stress on 1st syllable (shiver)
活用形
Noun
  • Base: shiver
  • Plural: shivers
Verb
  • Base: shiver
  • 3rd Person Singular: shivers
  • Present Participle: shivering
  • Past: shivered
関連語
Forms
shivers noun shivering verb shivered verb
Related words
shivery adjective tremble verb B1 shake verb A2
表現

a shiver runs down (someone's) spine

1
/ə ʃˈɪvɚ ɹˈʌnz dˈaʊn sˈʌmwˌʌnz spˈaɪn/
idiom

Feel sudden fear or excitement

To suddenly feel fear or excitement in your body, especially along your back.

例文
  • A shiver ran down my spine when I heard the scream.
  • Her voice sent a shiver down his spine.

give (someone) the shivers

1
/ɡˈɪv sˈʌmwˌʌn ðə ʃˈɪvɚz/
idiom informal

Cause nervousness or fear

To make someone feel nervous or afraid.

例文
  • That abandoned house gives me the shivers.
  • His strange smile gave her the shivers.

send a shiver down (someone's) spine

1
/sˈɛnd ə ʃˈɪvɚ dˈaʊn sˈʌmwˌʌnz spˈaɪn/
idiom

Cause sudden fear or excitement

To make someone suddenly feel fear or excitement in their body, especially along their back.

例文
  • The eerie silence sent a shiver down my spine.
  • That song always sends a shiver down my spine.

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