词组 | gnaw at |
释义 | Phr V gnaw at gnaws, gnawing, gnawed gnaw at sb to make someone feel more and more anxious or annoyedI thought I trusted him, but a growing doubt kept gnawing at me. gnaw at sth to gradually have a harmful effect on somethingViolent crime and drug culture continue to gnaw at the fabric of society. gnaw (away) at (someone or something)1. To chew on something, often biting off small pieces. The dog is just gnawing away at his new bone, happy as can be. 2. To bother someone or cause them worry or trepidation. His critical comments are really gnawing at me today—I can't stop thinking about them. gnaw (away) at someone or somethingLit. to chew at someone or something. I hear a mouse gnawing away at the wall. The mosquitoes are gnawing at me something awful. gnaw (away) at someoneFig. to worry someone; to create constant anxiety in someone. The thought of catching some horrible disease gnawed away at her. A lot of guilt gnawed at him day and night. gnaw atv. 1. To bite or chew on something, removing small pieces of it a bit at a time: The mice gnawed at the corner of the box until they had made a small hole in it. 2. To cause someone or something to have or feel persistent discomfort, anxiety, or guilt: His harsh criticism gnawed at me the rest of the day. Hunger was gnawing at my stomach. |
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