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nerve (EN)
名词,动词

名词 “nerve”

单数nerve,复数nerves或不可数
  1. 神经
    After the accident, the surgeon had to repair the damaged nerve to restore sensation to his hand.
  2. 纹理(如叶脉或木纹)
    The botanist pointed out the intricate pattern of nerves on the leaf during the nature walk.
  3. 勇气
    It took a lot of nerve for the young athlete to stand up to the seasoned coach.
  4. 神经(指心理状态,如“他的神经很紧张”)
    The constant noise from the construction site is fraying my nerves.
  5. 焦虑(指紧张不安的情绪)
    As the roller coaster climbed higher, Sam's nerves kicked in, leaving his hands clammy and his heart racing.

动词 “nerve”

不定式 nerve; 三单 nerves; 过式 nerved; 过分 nerved; 动名 nerving
  1. 鼓励(使某人有勇气或力量去做某事)
    The coach's pep talk nerved the team to play their best despite the intimidating odds.