shaking
- 01 A2 Elementary
a quick movement from side to side or up and down.
an instance of vibrating, trembling, or rapid oscillation.
Simple“The sudden shaking of the ground made everyone run outside.”
In context“The violent shaking of the old bridge during the storm caused the engineers to close it to traffic immediately.”
UsageOften used with 'of' to describe the source, such as 'the shaking of the building'.
- 02 B1 Intermediate
when your body or hands move because you are cold, scared, or sick.
involuntary trembling or shivering of the body, often due to physiological or psychological stress.
Simple“He tried to hide the shaking of his hands during the interview.”
In context“The patient reported uncontrollable shaking in her limbs, which the doctor suspected was a side effect of the new medication.”
Teacher's tipWhile 'shivering' is specific to cold or fever, 'shaking' is a more general term for any body tremor.