英语词汇nerve的词组、短语、固定搭配翻译、用法及例句-英语词组固定搭配大全

nerve /nɜːv $ nɜːrv/ noun 1. nerves are feelings of being worried or frightenedGrammarAlways plural in this meaning.verbscalm/steady sb’s nerves (=make someone feel less worried or nervous) She took a few deep breaths, trying to calm her nerves.settle/soothe sb’s nerves (=make someone feel less worried or nervous) A cup of tea will soothe your nerves.suffer from nerves (=experience feelings of worry or nervousness) He suffered from nerves when he had to perform on stage.your nerves jangle (=you feel extremely nervous or worried) Suddenly she was wide awake, her nerves jangling.adjectives/nouns + nerveexam nerves It’s quite normal for students to have exam nerves.first-night nerves (=before the first night of a performance) She always suffered from first-night nerves.frayed nerves (=when someone is very worried or nervous) She had a glass of wine to calm her frayed nerves.phrasessb’s nerves are on edge (=they feel slightly nervous or worried) His nerves were on edge as he entered the dark room.be a bag/bundle of nerves (=feel extremely nervous or worried) I was a bag of nerves during the interview.be shaking with nerves (=be extremely nervous, so you shake) Just before the audition he was shaking with nerves.be in a state of nerves (=be nervous) She was in such a state of nerves that she jumped at every noise.an attack of nerves (=a time when you feel very nervous) Harrison had an attack of nerves before the match.2. courage and confidence in a dangerous, difficult, or frightening situationGrammarAlways uncountable in this meaning.verbshave the nerve to do sth I just didn’t have the nerve to tell them the truth.find the nerve to do sth He couldn’t find the nerve to ask her out.hold/keep your nerve (=remain calm and confident in a difficult situation) The team held their nerve and went on to win.lose your nerve (=suddenly lose the courage or confidence to do something) I wanted to ask him the question, but I lost my nerve.test sb’s nerve (=test whether someone will have the courage to do something difficult) The experience would test their nerve to the limit.sb’s nerve fails (him/her) (=someone suddenly loses the courage or confidence to do something) At the last moment, her nerve failed her and she refused to jump.sb’s nerve breaks (=someone loses the courage to do something or continue something) The police hoped his nerve would break and he’d give himself away.phrasesit takes nerve to do sth (=something requires a lot of courage or confidence) It takes nerve to stand up for what you believe in.a failure/loss of nerve (=a situation in which someone lacks the courage to do something) They accused the government of a loss of nerve.

词组	nerve
释义	nerve /nɜːv $ nɜːrv/ noun 1. nerves are feelings of being worried or frightenedGrammarAlways plural in this meaning.verbscalm/steady sb’s nerves (=make someone feel less worried or nervous) She took a few deep breaths, trying to calm her nerves.settle/soothe sb’s nerves (=make someone feel less worried or nervous) A cup of tea will soothe your nerves.suffer from nerves (=experience feelings of worry or nervousness) He suffered from nerves when he had to perform on stage.your nerves jangle (=you feel extremely nervous or worried) Suddenly she was wide awake, her nerves jangling.adjectives/nouns + nerveexam nerves It’s quite normal for students to have exam nerves.first-night nerves (=before the first night of a performance) She always suffered from first-night nerves.frayed nerves (=when someone is very worried or nervous) She had a glass of wine to calm her frayed nerves.phrasessb’s nerves are on edge (=they feel slightly nervous or worried) His nerves were on edge as he entered the dark room.be a bag/bundle of nerves (=feel extremely nervous or worried) I was a bag of nerves during the interview.be shaking with nerves (=be extremely nervous, so you shake) Just before the audition he was shaking with nerves.be in a state of nerves (=be nervous) She was in such a state of nerves that she jumped at every noise.an attack of nerves (=a time when you feel very nervous) Harrison had an attack of nerves before the match.2. courage and confidence in a dangerous, difficult, or frightening situationGrammarAlways uncountable in this meaning.verbshave the nerve to do sth I just didn’t have the nerve to tell them the truth.find the nerve to do sth He couldn’t find the nerve to ask her out.hold/keep your nerve (=remain calm and confident in a difficult situation) The team held their nerve and went on to win.lose your nerve (=suddenly lose the courage or confidence to do something) I wanted to ask him the question, but I lost my nerve.test sb’s nerve (=test whether someone will have the courage to do something difficult) The experience would test their nerve to the limit.sb’s nerve fails (him/her) (=someone suddenly loses the courage or confidence to do something) At the last moment, her nerve failed her and she refused to jump.sb’s nerve breaks (=someone loses the courage to do something or continue something) The police hoped his nerve would break and he’d give himself away.phrasesit takes nerve to do sth (=something requires a lot of courage or confidence) It takes nerve to stand up for what you believe in.a failure/loss of nerve (=a situation in which someone lacks the courage to do something) They accused the government of a loss of nerve.
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