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quaver
[英] [ˈkweɪvə] [美] [ˈkwevɚ] 生词本

vi.

vt.

n.

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  • 英英释义

1. VERB (声音因紧张或害怕而)颤抖 If someone's voice quavers, it sounds unsteady, usually because they are nervous or uncertain. 

  • Her voice quavered and she fell silent.

    她声音发颤然后便默不作声了。

  • Quaver is also a noun.

    • There was a quaver in Beryl's voice.

      贝丽尔的声音有一丝颤抖。

2. N-COUNT 八分音符 A quaver is a musical note that is half as long as a crotchet. 
in AM, use 美国英语用 eighth note
Noun

1. a tremulous sound

2. a musical note having the time value of an eighth of a whole note

Verb

1. give off unsteady sounds, alternating in amplitude or frequency

2. sing or play with trills, alternating with the half note above or below