Definition of quake

quakeverb

Trận động đất

/kweɪk//kweɪk/

The word "quake" originates from the Old English word "cweogan," which means "to tremble" or "to shake." This Old English word is derived from the Proto-Germanic word "*kawjan," also meaning "to tremble." This Proto-Germanic word is thought to have been imitative of the sounds of trembling or shaking. In Middle English (circa 11th to 15th centuries), the word "quake" started being used to describe the shaking or trembling caused by an earthquake. Over time, the word evolved to become a verb meaning "to cause a sudden and violent shaking" or an adjective describing the shaking or trembling itself. Today, "quake" is often used as a synonym for "earthquake," referring to a sudden and intense shaking of the ground caused by seismic activity.

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to shake because you are very frightened or nervous

run rẩy vì bạn rất sợ hãi hoặc lo lắng

Example:
  • Quaking with fear, Polly slowly opened the door.

    Run rẩy vì sợ hãi, Polly từ từ mở cửa.

  • They are quaking in their boots at the prospect of tomorrow’s game.

    Họ đang run rẩy trước viễn cảnh trận đấu ngày mai.

Related words and phrases

to move or shake violently

di chuyển hoặc lắc dữ dội

Example:
  • The ground quaked as the bomb exploded.

    Mặt đất rung chuyển khi quả bom phát nổ.