shake
Prononciation : [ʃeɪk]
Contexte : « movement »
(verb) to move something back and forth or up and down with quick movements. It's like when you take a bottle and you shake it to mix what's inside.
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She likes to shake the snow globe to see the glitter move around.
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He didn't shake the bottle, so the drink was still flat.
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Can you shake the can before you open it?
Contexte : « emotion »
(verb) to feel or make someone feel scared or nervous. Like when something surprising happens, it might shake you up a little.
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The movie was so exciting that it shook me a bit.
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The calm weather did not shake the villagers; they felt safe.
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Did the loud noise shake you when you were outside?
Contexte : « agreement »
(verb) to hold someone's hand and move it up and down to show friendship or agreement. It's like saying 'hello' or 'goodbye' with a handshake.
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They decided to shake hands after reaching an agreement.
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They didn't shake hands because they were still upset with each other.
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Will you shake hands to celebrate your agreement?
Contexte : « movement »
(noun) a quick, back-and-forth movement. For example, the way you might give someone a little shake to get their attention.
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The dog gave a happy shake and wagged its tail.
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The shake was too soft to wake her up from her nap.
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Did you feel the shake when the bus went by?