fray
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/freɪ/
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/freɪ/
To wear away or become worn out, especially at the edges.
The hem of the scarf began to fray after many uses.
圍巾的緣開始磨損。
To become strained or to lose patience.
The constant arguing between the siblings began to fray their mother's nerves.
兄弟姐妹之間不斷的爭吵開始讓母親的神經緊張。
A conflict or struggle, often involving competition or contest.
The political debate was a real fray, with each candidate trying to outdo the other.
政治辯論是一場真正的混戰,每位候選人都試圖超越對方。