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quiver

/ˈkwɪvə/

/ˈkwɪvɚ/

quivernoun

quivers

/ˈkwɪvə/

/ˈkwɪvɚ/

Translations

колчан

The archer reached for an arrow from his quiver.

Лучник потянулся за стрелой из своего колчана.

дрожь

There was a quiver in her voice as she spoke.

В её голосе была дрожь, когда она говорила.

Additional translations

трепет

Definitions

A container for holding arrows, bolts, or darts.

The archer reached back to grab an arrow from his quiver.

A slight trembling movement or sound, especially one caused by a sudden strong emotion.

There was a quiver in her voice as she spoke about the incident.

A means, strategy, or resource that can be used to achieve an objective (usually in the phrase "arrow in one's quiver").

Diversifying revenue streams gave the company another arrow in its quiver.

Synonyms

quiververb

quivered

Past Simple

quivered

Past Participle

quivering

Gerund

/ˈkwɪvə/

/ˈkwɪvər/

Translations

вибрировать

The arrow quivered as it hit the target.

Стрела вибрировала, когда попала в цель.

трепетать

Her voice began to quiver with emotion.

Её голос начал трепетать от эмоций.

дрожать

The leaves quiver in the wind.

Листья дрожат на ветру.

Additional translations

трепыхаться

Definitions

To shake with a slight, rapid, tremulous movement.

The leaves quivered in the gentle breeze.

To tremble or shake in fear or excitement.

She quivered with anticipation as she opened the letter.

To cause (something) to shake with a slight, rapid trembling motion.

A sudden jolt quivered the surface of the water.

Synonyms

quiveradjective

/ˈkwɪvə/

/ˈkwɪvər/

Used attributively to modify another noun, indicating relation to a quiver (arrow holder).

Definitions

Relating to, used with, or designed for a quiver (arrow container).

He bought a new quiver strap before the tournament.

Synonyms