tremor

1. N-COUNT A tremor is a small earthquake. 小地震

The earthquake sent tremors through the region. 這次地震的震感傳遍了整個(gè)地區(qū)。

2. N-COUNT If an event causes a tremor in a group or organization, it threatens to make the group or organization less strong or stable. (團(tuán)體或組織內(nèi)的) 波動(dòng)

News of 160 lay-offs had sent tremors through the community. 裁員160人的消息在社區(qū)中引起了波動(dòng)。

3. N-COUNT A tremor is a shaking of your body or voice that you cannot control. (身體或聲音的) 顫抖

The old man has a tremor in his hands. 那位老人的雙手顫抖著。