表達 “l(fā)ose one’s nerve” 的意思是 “屈服于恐懼和焦慮,失去了做某件事情的勇氣,驚慌失措”。人們常常用這個表達來勸他人 “別害怕”:“Don’t lose your nerve.”。
Sarah really lost her nerve when she had to speak in front of a big crowd. She was sick afterwards.
當莎拉不得不在一大群人前講話時,她變得驚慌失措。之后她身體很不舒服。
The footballer didn’t lose her nerve as she scored the penalty.
那名足球運動員在射點球時沉著應戰(zhàn),一腳破網。
Just relax – don’t lose your nerve – you’ll pass the exam.
放松點,別慌張,你會通過考試的。