nerve — bundle of fibers that carry messages between the brain and other parts of the body
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: bundle of fibers that carry messages between the brain and other parts of the body
Pronunciation (IPA): /nɜːrv/
Korean meaning: 신경
Korean pronunciation: 너브 (강세: 너브)
Example Sentences
- My little brother really gets on my nerves when he keeps asking 'Are we there yet?' during road trips.
- She had the nerve to wear white to someone else's wedding.
- The spicy food damaged my taste nerves so badly that even water tasted like fire.
nerve
NOUN//nɜːrv//
bundle of fibers that carry messages between the brain and other parts of the body
She finally gathered enough nerve to speak in front of the audience.
The athlete showed great nerve during the final competition.
He preserved his nerve and deserved success in the end.
🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
라틴어 nervus(힘줄, 신경)에서 유래되었습니다. 고대에는 힘줄과 신경을 구분하지 못했기 때문에 같은 단어로 불렀고, 나중에 '용기'라는 의미가 추가되었습니다.
🎵Rhyme
🔗Collocations
📝Examples
“My little brother really gets on my nerves when he keeps asking 'Are we there yet?' during road trips.”
“She had the nerve to wear white to someone else's wedding.”
“The spicy food damaged my taste nerves so badly that even water tasted like fire.”
“I was a bundle of nerves before my job interview, but everything went smoothly.”
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