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nerves

UK //nɜːvz//US //nɜːrvz//

词源

源自拉丁语 'nervus',意为'肌腱、神经',14世纪通过古法语进入英语。

noun

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。)

同义词:anxiety, tension, stress, jitters

常见短语

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。)