to waver
01
波动, 犹豫
to move in a rhythmic or repetitive pattern that rises and falls
Intransitive
例子
In the heat of the desert, the distant horizon appeared to waver and shift, creating a mirage effect.
在沙漠的炎热中,遥远的地平线似乎波动并移动,产生了海市蜃楼的效果。
The tall grasses in the field would waver gracefully with every gust of wind.
田野里的高草随着每一阵风优雅地摇曳。
02
犹豫, 动摇
to hold back and hesitate due to uncertainty
Intransitive
例子
Sarah could see him waver in his commitment to the project as the challenges grew.
随着挑战的增加,莎拉可以看到他在项目承诺中动摇。
Faced with the difficult decision, he began to waver on whether to accept the job offer.
面对这个艰难的决定,他开始犹豫是否接受这份工作邀请。
03
动摇, 减弱
to gradually lose strength, stability, or vigor
Intransitive
例子
The athlete 's stamina started to waver as he approached the final stretch of the marathon.
当运动员接近马拉松的最后一段时,他的耐力开始动摇。
Sarah 's confidence began to waver when faced with the challenging task.
面对具有挑战性的任务时,莎拉的信心开始动摇。
04
摇摆, 颤抖
to produce an unsteady sound
Intransitive
例子
The distant music wavered in and out as the wind carried the melody.
远处的音乐随着风携带旋律摇曳。
The radio signal began to waver, causing static interference with the broadcast.
无线电信号开始波动,导致广播中出现静电干扰。
05
摇曳, 闪烁
to be unsteady or flickering
Intransitive
例子
The candlelight wavered in the drafty room, casting dancing shadows on the walls.
烛光在通风的房间里摇曳,在墙上投下舞动的影子。
The distant star wavered in the night sky, appearing as a faint and unsteady point of light.
遥远的星星在夜空中摇曳,显现为一个微弱而不稳定的光点。
Waver
01
摇曳, 摆动
a motion characterized by slight, repeated back-and-forth or side-to-side movement
例子
The candle 's flame gave a gentle waver in the breeze.
蜡烛的火焰在微风中轻轻摇曳。
There was a faint waver in the flag as the wind died down.
风停时,旗帜有轻微的 摆动。
02
犹豫, 迟疑
a brief pause or uncertainty in speech, decision, or action
例子
There was a waver in his voice as he spoke her name.
当他念出她的名字时,声音里有一丝犹豫。
She answered without the slightest waver.
她毫不犹豫地回答了。
03
挥手的人, 摇手者
a person who waves or signals by waving
例子
The crowd of wavers lined the road to greet the athletes.
挥手者的人群排在路边迎接运动员。
A lone waver stood on the dock as the ship departed.
当船离开时,一个孤独的挥手者站在码头上。
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