nerve
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/nɜːrv/
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/nɜːv/
A long fiber in your body that carries messages between your brain and other parts, helping you move and feel things.
When you hurt your finger, the nerve sends a pain signal to your brain.
指を傷つけたとき、神経が脳に痛みの信号を送ります。
Feelings of worry or stress, especially before something important.
She felt a lot of nerve before her big speech.
彼女は大切なスピーチの前に非常に緊張を感じました。
The courage to do something hard or scary.
It takes a lot of nerve to speak in front of a big crowd.
大勢の前で話すには多くの勇気が必要です。
Rude or bold behavior that surprises others.
He had the nerve to ask for more money after being late.
彼は遅刻した後、さらに金を要求する厚かましさを持っていました。
To make yourself brave enough to do something difficult.
She nerved herself to jump into the cold water.
彼女は冷たい水に飛び込む勇気を奮い起こしました。