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frays

/fɹeɪz/

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verb

磨损，脱线

To (cause to) unravel; used particularly for the edge of something made of cloth, or the end of a rope.

Examples :

"The ribbon frayed at the cut end."

这条丝带的剪裁处磨损脱线了。

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verb

精神疲惫，令人疲倦。

To cause exhaustion, wear out (a person's mental strength).

Examples :

"The hectic day ended in frayed nerves. (Metaphorical use; nerves are visualised as strings)"

这忙碌的一天结束时，让人精神彻底崩溃。

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verb

惊吓，使惊恐。

Frighten; alarm

Examples :

"The sudden loud noise frays the cat. "

突如其来的巨响把猫吓坏了。

emotion mind sensation

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verb

支付，承担。

To bear the expense of; to defray.

Examples :

"The company generously frays the cost of employees' health insurance. "

公司慷慨地承担员工的健康保险费用。

business finance economy

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verb

摩擦，磨损。

Examples :

"The cat frays its claws on the scratching post to keep them sharp. "

猫咪在猫抓板上摩擦爪子，让爪子保持锋利。

wear material condition

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noun

争吵，打架

A fight or argument

Examples :

"Though they did not know the reason for the dispute, they did not hesitate to leap into the fray."

虽然他们不知道争端的原因，但他们还是毫不犹豫地跳入争吵之中。

action communication war

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noun

惊吓，恐惧

Examples :

"The sudden loud noise gave me quite a frays. "

那突如其来的巨响着实把我吓了一跳。