hit a raw nerve
US /hɪt ə rɔ nɜrv/
UK /hɪt ə rɔ nɜrv/
成语
1.
触及痛处, 触动敏感神经
to upset someone by referring to a sensitive topic
示例:
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His comment about her failed business really hit a raw nerve.
他对她失败的生意的评论真的触及了痛处。
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Be careful what you say; you might hit a raw nerve with him about his divorce.
说话要小心；你可能会触及他离婚的痛处。
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