| 释义 |
hit/touch/strike a (raw/sensitive) nerve - to mention a subject that makes somebody feel angry, upset, embarrassed, etc.触及要害；触动痛处
- You touched a raw nerve when you mentioned his first wife.你谈起他的第一任妻子，这就触到了他的痛处。
- My remarks about divorce had unwittingly touched a raw nerve.我关于离婚的言论无意间触到了别人的痛处。
- The article struck a raw nerve as it revived unpleasant memories.这篇文章唤起了不愉快的回忆，触及痛处。
Topics Feelingsc2
See also hit | nerve | raw | touch |