fray

🇺🇸 /freɪ/ 🇬🇧 /freɪ/
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verb
R

To wear away or become worn out, especially at the edges.

The hem of the scarf began to fray after many uses.

围巾的边缘经过多次使用后开始磨损。

R

To become strained or to lose patience.

The constant arguing between the siblings began to fray their mother's nerves.

兄弟姐妹之间不断的争吵开始让母亲的神经紧张。

noun
R

A conflict or struggle, often involving competition or contest.

The political debate was a real fray, with each candidate trying to outdo the other.

政治辩论是一场真正的混战,每位候选人都试图超越对方。

translation

v. 磨损, 紧张
n. 争斗

词形变化

3rd Present frays
Progressive fraying
Past frayed
Perfect frayed
Plural frays