| 释义 |
fray² /freɪ/ vt. | vi. | n.
I ❶ vt.
1. 磨损；磨散(织物等)的边缘(或末端)
fray a rope 磨损绳子
a frayed hem 磨破的衣边
a shirt frayed at the collar 领口磨损的衬衣
2. 磨擦
The stag frayed its horns against a tree. 牡鹿在树上磨角。
3. 使烦躁，使恼火；使(神经等)紧张
fray sb.'s temper 惹某人发脾气
After working for ten hours everyone's nerves were a little frayed. 工作了10小时后大家的神经都有些紧张了。
❷ vi.
1. 被磨损边缘
My patience was fraying. 我越来越没有耐心了。
2. (鹿)磨掉鹿茸的嫩皮
II n.
(织物等的)磨损处
[< OFr freier to rub < L fricāre; 见 FRICTION] |