nerve
/nɜːv/ · /nɝːv/
CEFR level B2Topic HealthWord #3849 in the learning path
神经
Definitions
n. A fibre carrying signals between the brain and body.
神经
n. The courage to do something difficult or frightening.
勇气；胆量
n. Rude confidence that makes someone behave without respect.
厚颜；放肆
Example
The dentist explained that a nerve was causing the pain.
牙医解释说，疼痛是由一条神经引起的。
Damage to a single nerve can affect movement and reduce a patient's quality of life.
一条神经受损就可能影响运动能力，降低患者的生活质量。
Collocations
- nerve damage
- lose your nerve
- have the nerve to do something
Word family
- nervous (adj.)
- nervously (adv.)
- nervousness (n.)
Usage tip
nerve指勇气常不可数；nerves可指紧张情绪。
FAQ
- What does nerve mean?
- A fibre carrying signals between the brain and body. The courage to do something difficult or frightening. Rude confidence that makes someone behave without respect.
- How is nerve pronounced?
- UK /nɜːv/, US /nɝːv/. Use the audio buttons above to listen.
