nerve
Prononciation : [nɜrv]
Mot
Contexte : « anatomy »
(noun) a thin, strong thing in your body that helps send messages from your brain to other parts. It’s like the wires that carry signals in your toys, helping them work.
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The doctors said that the nerve in her arm is healing nicely.
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He didn't feel any pain because his nerve was damaged.
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Can you feel the messages that come from your nerves?
Contexte : « emotion »
(noun) the courage or confidence to do something difficult or scary. It's that brave feeling you get when you try something new or face a challenge.
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She had the nerve to perform on stage in front of a huge crowd.
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He didn’t have the nerve to speak up during the meeting.
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Do you have the nerve to try out for the school play?
Contexte : « emotion »
(verb) to encourage or prepare yourself to do something that feels scary or difficult. It's like getting ready to jump into a cold pool.
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He managed to nerve himself to ask his crush out on a date.
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She could not nerve herself to give the presentation.
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How do you usually nerve yourself before a big test?
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