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nerve

 
 
pronunciation:
nuhrv
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part of speech: noun
definition 1: any of the fibers that carry messages to and from the brain and other parts of the body. Nerves are bundled together into a complicated system that connects all parts of the body to the spinal cord and brain.
神经
The injured nerves in his hand made it difficult for him to feel heat or cold.他手上的受伤的神经使他很难感觉热和冷。
definition 2: courage, strength, or patience.
胆量, 勇气
It took a lot of nerve for him to jump off the high diving board.他鼓足很大的勇气才从高台跳板跳下。
synonyms:
backbone, courage, guts, pluck
similar words:
balls, bravery, grit
definition 3: (informal) boldness without shame or respect.
厚颜无耻, 无礼
She has a lot of nerve to say mean things about me.她说有关我的刻薄话实在是厚颜无耻。
synonyms:
audacity, boldness, guts
similar words:
check, courage
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conventionally associated with nerves
groups of nerves
some actions of nerves
some body parts associated with nerves
some conditions related to nerves
some descriptions of nerves
some kinds of nerves
some parts of nerves
some things nerves sense