high-strung

英 ['hai'str??] 美
  • adj. 高度緊張的;敏感的;容易興奮的

英文詞源


high-strung (adj.)
also high strung, 1848 in the figurative sense, from high (adj.) + strung. Originally a musical term, with reference to stringed instruments, where it is attested from 1748.

雙語例句


1. Powell's unusual journey to high office is an inspiration to millions.
鮑威爾升任高官的不尋常歷程對(duì)數(shù)以百萬計(jì)的人都是一個(gè)激勵(lì)。

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2. If cancers are spotted early there'sa high chance of survival.
如果癌癥在早期發(fā)現(xiàn)的話,存活的幾率會(huì)很高。

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3. That big high-rise above us is where Brian lives.
我們上面的那座摩天大樓就是布賴恩住的地方。

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4. High winds have knocked down trees and power lines.
大風(fēng)刮倒了樹木和電線。

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5. A high turnout was reported at the polling booths.
來自投票站的消息稱投票率很高。

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