shaky
gb/ʃˈeɪki/ us/ʃˈeɪki/
B1
Anh
ingatag, billegős, rozoga, bizonytalan, labilis, gyenge, megalapozatlan, remegős, remeg
B1
1
Mẫu sử dụng:
[something] is shaky
The table is shaky, so don’t put the hot soup near the edge.
Az asztal billeg, ezért ne tedd a forró levest a széléhez közel.
The old ladder felt shaky under my feet.
A régi létra inogott a lábam alatt.
The video looks shaky because it was filmed while walking.
Ví dụ cho người học
This chair is shaky.
Ez a szék billeg.
Be careful—the bridge is shaky.
Vigyázz, a híd ingatag.
Lỗi thường gặp:
Learners may use *shaking* (an action) when they need *shaky* (a description), e.g., “a shaky table,” not “a shaking table.”
Nghĩa
not firm; likely to wobble
Cụm từ đi kèm
a shaky table
|a shaky ladder
|a shaky chair
|a shaky bridge
|a shaky platform
|shaky steps
|a shaky ride
|shaky footage
|a shaky camera
|shaky hands
Từ đồng nghĩa
wobbly (More informal and often about side-to-side movement.)
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unstable (More general and slightly more formal.)
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unsteady (Often used for movement or balance, especially in people.)
Từ trái nghĩa
steady (Firm and not moving unexpectedly.)
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stable (Securely supported and unlikely to fall or shift.)
Chủ đề
daily_life
|movement
|objects
Định nghĩa
Not steady; it moves and is not strong.
Not firmly supported or steady; likely to shake, wobble, or move in an uncontrolled way.
B2
2
Mẫu sử dụng:
[something] is shaky
After the scandal, his position at the company looked shaky.
A botrány után ingatagnak tűnt a pozíciója a cégnél.
Their relationship has been shaky for months.
A kapcsolatuk hónapok óta ingatag.
The ceasefire is shaky, with new clashes reported overnight.
Ví dụ cho người học
My plan is shaky.
A tervem elég bizonytalan.
The economy is still shaky.
A gazdaság még mindig ingatag.
Lỗi thường gặp:
Learners may overuse *unstable* in personal contexts; *shaky* is very common for plans, finances, and relationships in everyday English.
Nghĩa
not stable or secure
Cụm từ đi kèm
shaky finances
|a shaky economy
|a shaky relationship
|a shaky truce
|a shaky peace
|shaky job security
|a shaky plan
|a shaky agreement
|a shaky alliance
|a shaky recovery
Từ đồng nghĩa
precarious (More formal; emphasizes danger of failing.)
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uncertain (Focuses on not being sure what will happen.)
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unstable (More general; often used for systems or conditions.)
Từ trái nghĩa
secure (Safe and not likely to fail.)
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stable (Firm and not likely to change suddenly.)
Chủ đề
business
|relationships
|life_situations
Định nghĩa
Not safe or certain; it may fail.
Not stable or secure; likely to change, fail, or end badly.
B2
3
Mẫu sử dụng:
[evidence/argument/case] is shaky
The prosecution’s case was shaky, and the jury wasn’t persuaded.
A vád gyenge lábakon állt, és az esküdtszéket nem győzte meg.
Her explanation sounded shaky when we asked for details.
Amikor részleteket kértünk, a magyarázata nem hangzott meggyőzőnek.
The article relies on shaky evidence from anonymous sources.
Ví dụ cho người học
The evidence is shaky.
A bizonyítékok gyengék.
That argument is shaky.
Ez az érv gyenge.
Lỗi thường gặp:
Learners sometimes confuse this with “shocking.” *Shaky* means weak or doubtful, not surprising.
Nghĩa
weakly supported; not convincing
Cụm từ đi kèm
shaky evidence
|a shaky argument
|a shaky case
|shaky logic
|a shaky theory
|a shaky explanation
|shaky reasoning
|shaky testimony
Từ đồng nghĩa
weak (General; can describe arguments, evidence, or performance.)
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dubious (Stronger doubt; suggests you don’t trust it.)
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unconvincing (Focuses on failing to persuade.)
Từ trái nghĩa
sound (Logically strong and well supported.)
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solid (Strong and reliable (especially evidence or arguments).)
Chủ đề
education
|law
|communication
Định nghĩa
Not strong or convincing; easy to doubt.
Not well supported by evidence or reasoning; doubtful and not convincing.
B1
4
Mẫu sử dụng:
feel shaky; [someone]'s hands/voice are shaky
I felt shaky after skipping breakfast.
Gyengének és remegősnek éreztem magam, miután kihagytam a reggelit.
His hands were shaky as he tried to unlock the door.
Remegő kézzel próbálta kinyitni az ajtót.
She was shaky with nerves before going on stage.
Ví dụ cho người học
I feel shaky.
Remegősnek érzem magam.
My hands are shaky.
Remeg a kezem.
Lỗi thường gặp:
Learners may say “I am shaky” when they mean “I feel shaky”; both exist, but *feel shaky* is more common for this meaning.
Nghĩa
feeling weak or unsteady
Cụm từ đi kèm
feel shaky
|look shaky
|shaky hands
|a shaky voice
|shaky legs
|shaky with fear
|shaky from hunger
|shaky after the workout
Từ đồng nghĩa
faint (Stronger; suggests you might pass out.)
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unsteady (Focuses on balance or control.)
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nervous (Focuses on anxiety rather than physical weakness.)
Từ trái nghĩa
steady (Calm and physically controlled (hands/voice/body).)
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strong (Not weak or close to fainting.)
Chủ đề
health
|emotions
|body
Định nghĩa
Feeling weak or a little sick, or nervous so you shake.
Feeling physically weak or not steady, often because of fear, illness, tiredness, or low blood sugar; sometimes showing this through shaking hands or a trembling voice.
Ngữ pháp
Dạng từ điển
shaky
IPA
GB/ʃˈeɪki/
US/ʃˈeɪki/
Âm tiết và trọng âm
shaky (1 âm tiết)
Stress on 1st syllable (shaky)
Các dạng từ
Adjective
- Base: shaky
- Comparative: shakier
- Superlative: shakiest
Cách diễn đạt
on shaky ground
1/ˈɔn ʃˈeɪki ɡɹˈaʊnd/
idiom
in a risky, uncertain position
In a situation that is not safe or certain.
Ví dụ
- Without a contract, you’re on shaky ground if they change the deal.
- After missing two deadlines, she knew she was on shaky ground with her manager.
- His argument is on shaky ground because the data is incomplete.
Ví dụ cho người học
- We are on shaky ground.
- He is on shaky ground at work.
shaky at the knees
1/ʃˈeɪki ˈæt ðə nˈiz/
fixed phrase
so nervous you feel weak
So nervous that your legs feel weak.
Ví dụ
- I was shaky at the knees before the interview started.
- He was shaky at the knees when he stepped onto the glass floor.
- She felt shaky at the knees as she waited to hear the results.
shaky cam
1/ʃˈeɪki kˈæm/
fixed phrase
technical
intentionally unsteady camera style
A movie style with a moving, unsteady camera.
Ví dụ
- The director used shaky cam to make the chase scene feel more intense.
- Some viewers get dizzy from shaky cam in action movies.
- The horror film relies heavily on shaky cam and quick cuts.