nerve-wracking
ریشه و کاربرد
ریشه
The term 'nerve' comes from the Latin word 'nervus', meaning 'sinew, tendon'. 'Wracking' originates from the Middle English word 'rakken', meaning 'to stretch, strain'.
مثال
- The final exams were nerve-wracking for the students.
- Performing in front of a large audience can be nerve-wracking for musicians.
- The job interview was nerve-wracking, but I managed to stay calm.
تعریف انگلیسی
adjective
- extremely irritating to the nerves “nerve-racking noise” “the stressful days before a war” “a trying day at the office”