nerves

nerve

N0064500 (nûrv)n.1. Any of the cordlike bundles of fibers made up of neurons through which sensory stimuli and motor impulses pass between the brain or other parts of the central nervous system and the eyes, glands, muscles, and other parts of the body. Nerves form a network of pathways for conducting information throughout the body.2. The sensitive tissue in the pulp of a tooth.3. A sore point or sensitive subject: The criticism touched a nerve.4. a. Courage and control under pressure: lost his nerve at the last minute.b. Fortitude; stamina.c. Forceful quality; boldness.d. Brazen boldness; effrontery: had the nerve to deny it.5. nerves Nervous agitation caused by fear, anxiety, or stress: had a sudden attack of nerves.6. A vein or rib in the wing of an insect.7. The midrib and larger veins in a leaf.tr.v. nerved, nerv·ing, nerves To give strength or courage to.Idioms: get on (someone's) nerves To irritate or exasperate. strain every nerve To make every effort.

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[Middle English, sinew, nerve, from Old French nerf, from Medieval Latin nervus, from Latin; see (s)neəu- in Indo-European roots.]

nerves

(nɜːvz) pl n1. the imagined source of emotional control: my nerves won't stand it. 2. anxiety, tension, or imbalance: she's all nerves. 3. bundle of nerves a very nervous person4. get on one's nerves to irritate, annoy, or upset one

Nerves

See also anatomy; body, human; brain.
cataplexya temporary paralytic or hypnotic state, often brought on by strong emotion. — cataplectic, adj.electrotonusthe state or condition of a nerve when an electric current is passing through it. — electrotonic, adj.neuralgiaa sharp and paroxysmal pain along the course of a nerve. — neuralgie, adj.neurasthenia1. Medicine. a nervous debility and exhaustion, as from overwork or prolonged nervous strain.
2. popularly, a nervous breakdown, — neurasthenie, adj.neurismRare. the theory that all the body’s activity is controlled by nervous fluid.neuritis1. an inflammation in a nerve.
2. a continuous pain in a nerve, associated with paralysis, loss of reflexes, and sensory disturbances. — neuritic, adj.neuroanatomyMedicine. the branch of anatomy that studies the anatomy of the nervous system. — neuroanatomical, adj.neurographythe branch of neurology concerned with description of the nerves and nervous system. — neurographic, neurographical, adj.neurologythe branch of medical science that studies the nerves and the nervous system, especially the diseases that affect them. — neurologist, n. — neurological, adj.neuromimesisMedicine. a psychosomatic disease. — neuromimetic, adj.neuropathologythe pathology of the nervous system. — neuropathologist, n. — neuropathologic, neuropathological, adj.neuropathyany disease or disorder of the nerves. — neuropathist, n. — neuropathie, adj.neuropsychiatrythe branch of medicine dealing with diseases affecting the mind and the nervous system. — neuropsychiatrist, n. — neuropsychiatric, adj.neurosisa functional disorder of the nervous system. See also psychology. — neurotic, n., adj.neurotomythe cutting of a nerve, as to relieve neuralgia. — neurotomist, n.polyneuritisneuritis that affects several or many nerves.prosopalgianeuralgia affecting the face.pseudesthesia, pseudaesthesiaPathology. false or ghost sensations, such as those which seem to come from a missing limb. — pseudesthetic, pseudaesthetic, adj.rhizotomythe surgical cutting of the nerve roots of the spine, usually the sensory or posterior roots, to relieve pain or eliminate paralysis.

Thesaurus

Noun	1.	nerves - an uneasy psychological state; "he suffered an attack of nerves"nervousnessmental condition, mental state, psychological condition, psychological state - (psychology) a mental condition in which the qualities of a state are relatively constant even though the state itself may be dynamic; "a manic state"heebie-jeebies, jitters, screaming meemies - extreme nervousnessmental strain, nervous strain, strain - (psychology) nervousness resulting from mental stress; "his responsibilities were a constant strain"; "the mental strain of staying alert hour after hour was too much for him"
	2.	nerves - control of your emotions; "this kind of tension is not good for my nerves"self-command, self-possession, will power, willpower, self-will, self-control, possession - the trait of resolutely controlling your own behaviorplural, plural form - the form of a word that is used to denote more than one

Translations

神经紧张

nerve

(nəːv) noun1. one of the cords which carry messages between all parts of the body and the brain. 神經 神经2. courage. He must have needed a lot of nerve to do that; He lost his nerve. 膽量，勇氣 胆量，勇气 3. rudeness. What a nerve! 放肆無禮 鲁莽冒失 verb to force (oneself) to have enough courage (to do something). He nerved himself to climb the high tower. 迫使鼓起勇氣 使鼓起勇气nerves noun plural the condition of being too easily excited or upset. She suffers from nerves. 神經質 神经紧张ˈnervous adjective1. of the nerves. the nervous system. 害怕地，緊張地 紧张的，神经质的 2. rather afraid. She was nervous about travelling by air; a nervous old lady. 害怕，緊張 胆怯的，焦虑的 ˈnervously adverb 神經地 神经地ˈnervousness noun 神經元過敏 神经质，情绪不安 ˈnervy adjective excitable. The horse is rather nervy. 神經質的 易激动的，紧张不安的 ˈnerviness noun 神經質 肌肉发达，有勇气 ˈnerve-racking adjective causing great anxiety or nervousness. a nerve-racking experience. 令人緊張不安的 使人伤脑筋的nervous breakdown a period of mental illness caused by a time of great strain. 精神崩潰 精神崩溃nervous system the brain, spinal cord and nerves of a person or animal. 神經系統 神经系统get on someone's nerves to irritate someone. Her behaviour really gets on my nerves. 令人不快 让人心烦