1620s, "to destroy the strength of," from un- (2) "reverse, opposite of" + nerve (v.). Meaning "to deprive of courage" is recorded from 1704. Related: Unnerved; unnerving.
实用例句
1. He hoped to unnerve Kennedy and force him into concessions.
他只希望动摇肯尼迪的信念,迫使他让步.
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2. Hitler turned and peered closely at his aide - de - camp . Those beady eyes never failed to unnerve Puttkamer.
希特勒蓦地转过身来,两眼盯着他的 副官, 他那双咄咄逼人的小眼睛总使普特卡默心里发慌,手足无措.
来自辞典例句
3. Unnerve guest users by adding roving eyes that follow mouse movements.
给来宾帐户添加“跟随眼睛”这个跟随鼠标移动的工具可以着实吓人一跳.
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4. The high house price unnerve ordinary residents.
高房价吓坏了普通百姓.
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5. Scramblers can often unnerve a better tennis player.
