shake
의미: To move something quickly back and forth or up and down
Shake means to move something with quick, short movements. It's used in many contexts: shaking hands as a greeting, shaking a bottle to mix its contents, or trembling from cold or fear. The phrase 'shake off' means to get rid of something, while 'no great shakes' means something is not impressive.
예문
- Shake the bottle well before opening. 开瓶前请充分摇匀。Agita bien la botella antes de abrir.開ける前によく振ってください。열기 전에 병을 잘 흔들어 주세요.
- They shook hands and agreed on the deal. 他们握手达成了协议。Se dieron la mano y acordaron el trato.彼らは握手して取引に合意しました。그들은 악수를 하고 거래에 합의했습니다.
- The whole building shook during the earthquake. 地震时整栋建筑都在摇晃。Todo el edificio tembló durante el terremoto.地震の間、建物全体が揺れました。지진이 나는 동안 건물 전체가 흔들렸습니다.
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사용 가이드
맥락: general
어조: neutral
기원과 역사
From Old English 'sceacan' meaning 'to vibrate' or 'to tremble', of Germanic origin. The past tense 'shook' preserves an older vowel pattern. Shakespeare appears to derive from 'shake' + 'spear'.
문화적 배경
Era: Modern
Generation: All ages
Social background: Universal
이야기와 상식
The handshake originated as a way to show you weren't holding a weapon. In Britain, shaking hands is the standard greeting in professional settings, though less common in casual situations compared to some other cultures.
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