抖
shiver; shake; expose; cheer up
Meanings
5 senses · 25 examplesverb
to shiver; to tremble; to shiver all over
Used to describe involuntary body movement due to cold, fear, or excitement.
He was shivering all over from the cold.
Hearing this bad news, she was so scared that her legs shook.
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I was so nervous that my hands shook.
The little dog was shivering from the cold.
I was trembling all over with fear.
verb
to shake; to flick; to swing
Used for quickly moving a soft or flexible object to spread, unfold, or get rid of something.
He flicked the horse's reins to stop the horse.
After getting up, she shook out her quilt to sun it.
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Shake off the dust from your clothes.
He shook the rain off his umbrella.
Unfold the blanket and lay it on the floor.
verb
to expose; to reveal thoroughly
informalOften used with the directional complement "出来" to mean revealing all hidden or embarrassing facts.
The police exposed all his embarrassing misdeeds.
In a fit of anger, he revealed all the boss's underhanded dealings.
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Don't expose my private affairs to others.
He reported his classmate's cheating to the teacher.
Netizens exposed all the celebrity's scandals.
verb
to cheer up; to summon up courage
Used to encourage someone to regain their energy or determination.
He perked up and hurried forward, finally catching up with the team.
Don't be discouraged, cheer up and keep trying.
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After losing the game, he perked up to prepare for the next one.
Mother summoned up her energy and finished all the housework.
Facing difficulties, we must cheer up and overcome them.
verb
to get cocky; to show off one's wealth or status
informal, derogatoryHas a strong derogatory connotation, used to mock someone who becomes arrogant after gaining wealth or power.
Now that he's an official, he's gotten cocky and doesn't even recognize his old classmates anymore.
He's gotten so arrogant after making a little money, it's so annoying.
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He started showing off after buying his new car.
Stop being so cocky, everyone is watching you.
After getting promoted, he got arrogant and treated his subordinates very dismissively.