vibration

/vaɪˈbreɪʃn/ (bre, ipa) · /vaɪˈbreɪʃn/ (ame, ipa) · /vī-ˈbrā-shən/ (ame, mw)

vibration — noun

  • vibrationsingular
  • vibrationsplural

1. a fast, small, back‑and‑forth movement of an object, surface, or part of the bod

1.名詞B1
釋義

a fast, small, back‑and‑forth movement of an object, surface, or part of the body, often causing a trembling sensation

例句

The vibration of the washing machine made the cups on the shelf rattle.

vibration of the washing machine (physical source)

Gabriel could feel the vibration of the train through the floor of his apartment.

feel the vibration of [object] through [surface]

同義詞
  • shaking

    more general term; does not imply the quick, regular oscillation of vibration

  • tremor

    suggests a brief, involuntary shaking, often of the body or ground

  • oscillation

    more technical; describes a regular back‑and‑forth motion, typically in physics or engineering

反義詞

文法句型

feel + vibration

vibration + of + [noun]

cause + vibration

用法筆記

Can be uncountable for the general phenomenon ('Vibration damages the engine') or countable for a specific instance ('a vibration in the floor'). The verb vibrate is more common for describing the action of a machine or object.

常見錯誤

❌There was a strong vibration in the earthquake.
✅There was strong shaking during the earthquake.
💡'Vibration' describes small, fast movements; use 'shaking' or 'tremor' for large earth movements like earthquakes.

2. a particular feeling or atmosphere that seems to come from a person, place, or s

2.名詞B2
釋義

a particular feeling or atmosphere that seems to come from a person, place, or situation — usually sensed as positive or negative

例句

The old cafe in Taipei has a warm, friendly vibration that makes customers want to stay.

a [adjective] + vibration (atmosphere of a place)

Yasmin felt a negative vibration as soon as she entered the empty house.

felt a [adjective] vibration (sensing atmosphere)

同義詞
  • vibe

    the common shortened form of 'vibration'; far more frequent in informal speech

  • atmosphere

    more general and neutral; lacks the intuitive, emotional connotation of 'vibration'

  • aura

    suggests a spiritual or mystical quality surrounding a person or thing

文法句型

vibration + of + [place/person]

a + [adjective] + vibration

用法筆記

Often shortened to 'vibe' in informal speech and writing. The plural form 'vibrations' is also common: 'I get good vibrations from this place.' This sense originated in 1960s American counterculture slang, based on the idea that people or places emit detectable emotional 'waves.'

常見錯誤

❌I like the vibration of this restaurant — the food is great.
✅I like the vibe of this restaurant
💡it feels welcoming.' — The figurative sense refers to atmosphere and feeling, not food quality. The shortened form 'vibe' is more natural than 'vibration' in this meaning.