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treasure
There is always controversy when a treasure is discovered.
There is always controversy when treasure is discovered.
Treasure
( = a collection of valuable objects) is an uncountable noun: ‘It’s an adventure story
about a search for buried treasure.’
tremble
It was so cold that I couldn’t stop trembling.
It was so cold that I couldn’t stop shivering.
You
tremble
when you are afraid, nervous, upset or excited: ‘As she opened the envelope, her
hands started trembling and she started to cry.’ ‘She trembled with excitement just at the
thought of seeing him again.’ When you are cold , you
shiver
: ‘I stood at the bus stop shivering
and wishing that I’d worn my coat.’
trouble
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I’m sorry to cause you so many troubles.
I’m sorry to cause you so much trouble.
I’m having some troubles with my supervisor.
I’m having some trouble with my supervisor.
Trouble
(= difficulties or problems) is an uncountable noun: ‘I hope you didn’t have any trouble
getting here.’ ‘His back has been giving him a lot of trouble recently .’
Note the alternative: ‘I’m sorry to cause you so many problems.’
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