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.
雙語例句
1. He hoped to unnerve Kennedy and force him into concessions.
他只希望動搖肯尼迪的信念,迫使他讓步.
來自《簡明英漢詞典》
2. Hitler turned and peered closely at his aide - de - camp . Those beady eyes never failed to unnerve Puttkamer.
希特勒驀地轉過身來,兩眼盯著他的 副官, 他那雙咄咄逼人的小眼睛總使普特卡默心里發慌,手足無措.
來自辭典例句
3. Unnerve guest users by adding roving eyes that follow mouse movements.
給來賓帳戶添加“跟隨眼睛”這個跟隨鼠標移動的工具可以著實嚇人一跳.
來自互聯網
4. The high house price unnerve ordinary residents.
高房價嚇壞了普通百姓.
來自互聯網
5. Scramblers can often unnerve a better tennis player.