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nerve-wracking是什么意思

nerve-wracking

['nə:v,rækiŋ]

adj. 非常伤脑筋的，极端令人头疼的（等于nerve-racking）

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。

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

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。

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。

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。