nervous
/ˈnɜ:vəs; `nəvəs/ adj
1 of the nerves (nerve 1) 神经的
a nervous disorder 神经失常
the nervous system of the human body 人体的神经系统.
2 ~ (of sth/doing sth) fearful; timid 害怕的; 胆怯的; 胆小的
a frail, nervous little person 脆弱、 胆小的可怜人
I'm nervous of (being in) large crowds. 我在大庭广众之下感到胆怯.
Are you nervous in the dark? 你在黑暗处觉得害怕吗?
She gave a nervous laugh. 她胆怯地一笑.
3 tense; excited; unstable 神经紧张的; 神经过敏的; 神经质的
full of nervous energy 精力充沛
a nervous style ofwriting 刚劲的笔力.