单词 | nervous |
释义 | nervous —nervous /ˈnɜː.vəs/ aep /ˈnɝː-/ adjective (BODY) ► F0 relating to the nerves: » He suffers from a nervous disorder.Thesaurus+: ↑Disorders of muscles and the nervous systemadjective (WORRIED) ► B1 worried and anxious: » Do you feel/get nervous during exams?» I was too nervous to speak.» She's always been nervous around dogs.» I was very nervous about driving again after the accident.» He had/was of a nervous disposition.Thesaurus+: ↑Anxious and worriedWord Builder:–Nouns: nerve, nervousness–Adjectives: nervous–Adverbs: nervously• • • Extra Examples:» Try to act confidently, even if you feel nervous.» I thought I would remain calm, but when I was confronted with/by the TV camera, I became very nervous.» There were a few nervous giggles from people in the audience.» The stock market's recent seesaw movements have made many investors nervous.» I was nervous on my first day at college, but I was reassured to see some friendly faces.Common mistake: nervous! Warning: check the meaning!! To talk about someone often becoming annoyed, don't say 'nervous', say irritable or bad-tempered:✗ The noise of the traffic makes him tired and nervous.» The noise of the traffic makes him tired and irritable. |
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