shiver
/ˈʃɪvə(r)/ (bre, ipa) · /ˈʃɪvər/ (ame, ipa) · /ˈshi-vər/ (ame, mw) · /ˈʃɪv.ər/ (bre, ipa) · /ˈʃɪv.ɚ/ (ame, ipa)
shiver — verb
- shiverpresent simple I / you / we / they
- shivershe / she / it
- shiveredpast simple
- shivering-ing form
1. to experience short, rapid shaking movements of the body, typically as a physica
to experience short, rapid shaking movements of the body, typically as a physical reaction to being very cold, having a high temperature, or feeling sudden fear
Walid shivered in the freezing wind while waiting for the morning bus.
shiver + in/with + cause (cold)
The stray cat shivered under the car, its wet fur offering no warmth.
Ritu shivered with fear when she heard footsteps behind her in the alley.
Despite the thick blanket, Nia shivered as her fever climbed higher.
Takeshi and his sister shivered as they walked to school through the frost.
- stay still
the opposite of shaking
- steady
to hold without movement
文法句型
shiver
shiver + with + cause
shiver + at + stimulus
用法筆記
Most often used with 'with' to name the cause (shiver with cold / shiver with fear). Can also be followed by 'at' for a sudden stimulus (shiver at the sound).
常見錯誤
shiver — noun
- shiversingular
- shiversplural
1. a single, brief trembling movement of the body, caused by cold, illness, or a su
a single, brief trembling movement of the body, caused by cold, illness, or a sudden surprise
Anya felt a shiver run down her spine when the cold wind touched her neck.
a shiver runs down + possessive + spine
A sudden shiver passed through Linh as she stepped into the icy river.
James gave a violent shiver when cold water splashed onto his bare chest.
Darius tried to hide a shiver as he walked past the old dark house alone.
- stillness
absence of movement
文法句型
a shiver
a shiver runs/goes down + possessive + spine/back
常見錯誤
2. a state in which someone's body shakes repeatedly as a result of being sick, for
a state in which someone's body shakes repeatedly as a result of being sick, for example from a high fever or an infection
Mum gave Erik some hot tea when he had the shivers from the flu.
have the shivers + from [illness]
The nurse said the shivers would stop once the fever went down.
Asher woke up with the shivers and a terrible headache last night.
The toddler had the shivers all morning but seemed better after a long nap.
文法句型
the shivers
have/get the shivers
用法筆記
Almost always used in the plural form 'the shivers' (not 'a shiver') when referring to an illness symptom. Frequently paired with verbs 'have', 'get', or 'give someone'.
常見錯誤
3. a strong and unpleasant feeling of fear or horror that comes over someone sudden
a strong and unpleasant feeling of fear or horror that comes over someone suddenly, often because of something eerie, creepy, or disturbing
The old photograph sent a shiver of dread through Liam as he stared.
send a shiver of + emotion through + person
A cold shiver ran down the librarian's back when the statue seemed to move.
a shiver runs down + possessive + back
The night nurse felt a shiver of fear when the elevator doors opened slowly.
The detective felt a shiver as he read the final page of the strange letter.
- warmth
a feeling of comfort, the opposite of a cold shiver
文法句型
a shiver of + emotion
send a shiver through/down
用法筆記
Often paired with the preposition 'of' followed by an emotion noun (a shiver of fear / a shiver of dread / a shiver of horror). The fixed phrase 'send a shiver down someone's spine' is very common in this sense.