
好词典

源自拉丁语 'nervus',意为'肌腱、神经',14世纪通过古法语进入英语。
❶ 指人体内的神经组织,负责传递大脑与身体各部位之间的信号,使人能够感知和控制身体活动。
“The doctor said the pain was caused by damaged nerves.”
(医生表示疼痛是由神经受损引起的。)
“She has a condition that affects her optic nerves.”
(她患有一种影响视神经的疾病。)
❶ 指紧张或焦虑的情绪状态,常表现为不安、易怒或担忧。
“I always get bad nerves before an exam.”
(考试前我总是很紧张。)
“Her constant tapping was getting on my nerves.”
(她不停地敲击让我很烦躁。)
get on someone's nerves — 指某人或某事持续让人感到烦躁或恼怒,通常因为重复或令人不快的行为。
“His constant whistling is getting on my nerves.”
(他不停地吹口哨让我很烦躁。)
have nerves of steel — 形容一个人非常冷静沉着,在压力下也能保持镇定,不会紧张或慌乱。
“The surgeon must have nerves of steel to perform such delicate operations.”
(外科医生必须极其冷静才能完成如此精细的手术。)