nervy
/ˈnɜːvɪ/adjective
nervier, nerviest
1
- chiefly Brit. easily agitated or alarmed; nervous〈主英〉易激动的; 紧张不安的：
he was nervy and on edge.
他紧张得不得了。
1.1
- characterized or produced by apprehension or uncertainty焦虑的, 忧虑的：
they made a nervy start.
他们开始的时候很担心。
2
- N. Amer. informal bold or impudent〈北美, 非正式〉脸皮厚的; 粗鲁的：
it was kind of nervy for Billy to be telling him how to play.
比利告诉他应该怎样玩, 这样做有些鲁莽。
3
- archaic or poetic/literary sinewy or strong〈古或诗/文〉强壮的; 精力充沛的。
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