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shaky

/ʃeɪki/

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1 · adjective

unsteady and likely to move or fall

摇晃的；不稳的

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The old ladder felt shaky, so I climbed down at once.
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旧梯子摇摇晃晃，我立刻爬了下来。
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Pronunciation: /ʃeɪki/

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