Definition of the word quake

Definition of the word quake

Pronunciation of vocabulary quake

quakeverb
Trận động đất
/kweɪk//kweɪk/

Origin of the word quake

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.

Vocabulary summary quake

type noun

meaning vibration

meaning the run, the trembling

example to quake with cold

example to quake for fear

meaning (colloquial) earthquake

type journalize

meaning rung

meaning (

example to quake with cold

example to quake for fear

Example of vocabulary quakenamespace

to shake because you are very frightened or nervous

run rẩy vì bạn rất sợ hãi hoặc lo lắng

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.
The earthquake shook the city, causing buildings to sway and crack.
Trận động đất làm rung chuyển thành phố, khiến các tòa nhà lắc lư và nứt vỡ.
After the powerful quake, rescue workers rushed to the affected areas to help the survivors.
Sau trận động đất mạnh, lực lượng cứu hộ đã nhanh chóng đến khu vực bị ảnh hưởng để giúp đỡ những người sống sót.
The earthquake measured 7.1 on the Richter scale and left many people homeless.
Trận động đất có cường độ 7,1 độ Richter và khiến nhiều người mất nhà cửa.