Nerve



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解释

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• n. 勇气; v.鼓起勇气
• ［类］ 反义词: appall ( 使害怕)

Webster Collegiate

I. noun

• Etymology: Latin nervus sinew, nerve; akin to Greek neuron sinew, nerve, nēn to spin — more at needle
• Date: 14th century
• 1. sinew, tendon <strain every nerve>
• 2. any of the filamentous bands of nervous tissue that connect parts of the nervous system with the other organs, conduct nervous impulses, and are made up of axons and dendrites together with protective and supportive structures
• 3.
  • a. power of endurance or control ; fortitude, strength
  • b. assurance, boldness; also presumptuous audacity ; gall
• 4.
  • a. a sore or sensitive point <her remark touched a nerve>
  • b. plural nervous agitation or irritability ; nervousness <a case of nerves>
• 5. vein 3
• 6. the sensitive pulp of a tooth
• Synonyms: see temerity

II. transitive verb (nerved; nerving)

• Date: circa 1749
• to give strength or courage to ; supply with physical or moral force

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