fray

US /freɪ/
UK /freɪ/
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1.

打斗, 争吵, 混战

a battle or fight

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He jumped into the fray to defend his friend.
他跳入混战中为朋友辩护。
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The politician entered the political fray with a bold new platform.
这位政治家带着大胆的新纲领进入了政治斗争。
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brawlskirmishconflictdisputealtercation
1.

磨损, 磨破, 散开

to unravel or become worn at the edge, typically through constant rubbing

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The cuffs of his old jacket began to fray.
他旧夹克的袖口开始磨损。
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Constant use can cause the rope to fray.
持续使用会导致绳索磨损。
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unravelshredwear outtatterchafe
2.

紧张, 松懈, 恶化

to show the effects of strain or stress

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His nerves began to fray under the pressure.
他的神经在压力下开始紧张。
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The team's discipline started to fray as the game progressed.
随着比赛的进行，球队的纪律开始松懈。
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strainstresstensewear downdeteriorate
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