quaver /ˈkweɪvə/ TEM8 ( quavering, quavered, quavers )

• 1. 

  V-I If someone's voice quavers, it sounds unsteady, usually because they are nervous or uncertain. (声音)颤抖

  例：

  Her voice quavered and she fell silent.

  她的声音颤抖着，继而沉默了下来。

• 2. 

  N-COUNT Quaver is also a noun. 颤音

  例：

  There was a quaver in Lena's voice.

  莉娜的声音中有颤音。

• 3. 

  N-COUNT A quaver is a musical note that is half as long as a quarter note. 八分音符 [英国英语]