耸
tower; alarm; shrug
Meanings
3 senses · 15 examplesverb
to stand tall; to tower; to be erect
Describes mountains, buildings, or objects that rise high upwards.
The mountains stand tall in the distance, offering a spectacular view.
This skyscraper towers into the clouds.
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The cliff stands steep and erect, almost impossible to climb.
The snowy peaks tower into the sky, glistening in the sunlight.
Two ancient stone lions stand tall at the entrance.
verb
to alarm; to startle; to shock
literaryOften used in the idiom '危言耸听' to describe exaggerating facts to scare people.
Don't listen to those rumors designed to alarm people.
This shocking news quickly caused panic.
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The huge explosion startled the entire city.
His talent caused a sensation for a time and received everyone's attention.
Some people like to say shocking things just to get attention.
verb
to shrug; to twitch; to heave
Commonly used for shoulders (shrugging) or body parts moving involuntarily or rhythmically.
He shrugged his shoulders, showing helplessness.
She twitched her nose a couple of times, as if smelling something strange.
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Seeing that snake, I couldn't help but twitch my body.
The bird's wings were heaving as it prepared to fly away.
He habitually shrugs when answering questions.