frayed
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threads are coming apart and it looks worn out
The frayed edges of the old rug showed its years of use.
舊地毯磨損的邊緣顯示了它的使用年限。
stressed and close to losing patience or control
Her frayed nerves were evident after the long and stressful meeting.
長時間且緊張的會議後,她緊張的神經顯而易見。