How do you use "shake" in a sentence?

Shake the bottle well before opening. They shook hands and agreed on the deal. The whole building shook during the earthquake.

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Q: What does "shake" mean?

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.

Vocabulary Word BritishAmerican ★★★★☆ Common Neutral

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Meaning: To move something quickly back and forth or up and down

摇动，摇晃；颤抖

agitar, sacudir; temblar

振る、揺らす；震える

흔들다, 떨다; (손을) 잡고 흔들다

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.

「shake」意味着用快速、短促的动作移动某物。它用于许多场合：握手作为问候、摇晃瓶子来混合内容物，或因寒冷或恐惧而颤抖。短语「shake off」意思是摆脱某物，而「no great shakes」意思是某事不令人印象深刻。

Shake significa mover algo con movimientos rápidos y cortos. Se usa en muchos contextos: dar la mano como saludo, agitar una botella para mezclar su contenido, o temblar de frío o miedo. La frase «shake off» significa deshacerse de algo, mientras que «no great shakes» significa que algo no es impresionante.

「shake」は素早く短い動きで何かを動かすことを意味します。挨拶として握手する、ボトルを振って中身を混ぜる、寒さや恐怖で震えるなど、多くの場面で使われます。「shake off」は何かを振り払うという意味で、「no great shakes」は大したことではないという意味です。

Shake는 빠르고 짧은 동작으로 무언가를 움직이는 것을 의미합니다. 인사로 악수하기, 병을 흔들어 내용물 섞기, 추위나 두려움으로 떠는 것 등 다양한 상황에서 사용됩니다. 'shake off'는 무언가를 떨쳐버리다라는 뜻이고, 'no great shakes'는 별로 대단하지 않다는 의미입니다.

Examples

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.

Pronunciation

Usage Guide

Context: general

Tone: neutral

Origin & History

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'.

Cultural Context

Era: Modern

Generation: All ages

Social background: Universal

Story & Trivia

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.