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nerve-wracking的意思

nerve-wracking

['nə:v,rækiŋ]
  • adj. 非常伤脑筋的,极端令人头疼的(等于nerve-racking)

nerve-wracking

英文词源


nerve-wracking (adj.)
also nervewracking, 1867, from nerve + present participle of wrack (v.).

双语例句


1. Nerve cells have limited ability to regenerate if destroyed.
如果受到损伤,神经细胞再造的能力有限。

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2. The mere mention of John had touched a very raw nerve indeed.
提到约翰就真的让人心痛。

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3. He had the nerve to ask me to prove who I was.
他竟敢要求我证明我自己的身份。

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4. The brandy made him choke, but it restored his nerve.
虽说白兰地呛了他一下,却让他恢复了勇气。

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5. Malcolm worked up the nerve to ask Grandma Rose for some help.
马尔科姆鼓起勇气请罗丝奶奶帮点忙。

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