nerve

US /nɝːv/
UK /nɝːv/
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1.

神经

a fiber or bundle of fibers in the body that transmits impulses of sensation and motion between the brain or spinal cord and all other parts of the body

:
The doctor tested his reflexes to check his nerves.
医生检查了他的反射,以检查他的神经
Damage to the optic nerve can cause vision loss.
神经损伤可导致视力丧失。
2.

勇气, 胆量

courage or confidence

:
It took a lot of nerve to speak in front of such a large audience.
在如此多的观众面前讲话需要很大的勇气
He had the nerve to ask for a raise after being late all week.
他竟然有胆量在迟到了一周后要求加薪。
3.

紧张, 焦虑

a feeling of worry or anxiety

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She suffered from a bad case of nerves before her performance.
她在演出前感到非常紧张
The waiting period gave him the nerves.
等待期让他感到紧张
1.

鼓舞, 激励

to give courage or confidence to (someone)

:
The coach's words nerved the team before the big game.
教练的话在比赛前鼓舞了球队。
He nerved himself to face the challenge.
鼓起勇气面对挑战。