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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 annoyed
I thought I trusted him, but a growing doubt kept gnawing at me.
gnaw at sth
to gradually have a harmful effect on something
Violent crime and drug culture continue to gnaw at the fabric of society.
phrasegnaw at1. gnaw at sb/sth not passive to make someone feel continuously worried, frightened, or uncomfortable: Feelings of guilt gnawed at him. The problem had been gnawing at his mind for months.2. gnaw at sth not passive to gradually harm or damage something: the poisonous gas gnawing at your lungs

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 something

Lit. 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 someone

Fig. 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 at

v.
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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