nervy

nervy
(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。
    ■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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nervily
adverb
nerviness
noun
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