nerve

• Существительное, обозначающее волокно или пучок волокон в организме, передающее импульсы ощущения и движения между головным или спинным мозгом и другими частями тела.

A noun referring to a fiber or bundle of fibers in the body that transmits impulses of sensation and movement between the brain or spinal cord and other parts of the body.

1. Biological structureB1formalmedical

   A bundle of fibers that transmits impulses of sensation and movement between the brain or spinal cord and other parts of the body.

   Нерв

   • The doctor examined the damaged nerve in his arm.
   • Nerves carry signals from the brain to the muscles.
   • She felt a sharp pain when the nerve was touched.

2. Courage or boldnessB2informal

   The ability to remain calm and confident in a difficult or dangerous situation.

   Смелость или дерзость

   • He had the nerve to ask for a raise after only a month.
   • It takes a lot of nerve to speak in front of a large crowd.
   • She lost her nerve and couldn't jump off the diving board.

   Synonymsaudacityboldnessbraverycouragefearlessnessfortitudegritmettlepluckvalor

   Antonymscowardicefearfulnessspinelessnesstimiditytimidness

3. Audacity or impudenceB2informal

   Boldness or rudeness that is often considered inappropriate or disrespectful.

   Наглость

   • She had the nerve to criticize my cooking after eating three servings.
   • He had the nerve to show up late without apologizing.
   • I can't believe you had the nerve to say that to your boss.

   Synonymsaudacityboldnessbrassbrazennesscheekeffronterygallimpertinenceimpudencepresumptiontemerity

   Antonymsbashfulnesscowardicehumilitymodestyshynesstimidity

• Глагол, используемый для выражения действия по приданию кому-либо смелости, силы или дерзости, часто в подготовке к сложной или трудной ситуации.

A verb used to express the act of giving courage, strength, or boldness to someone, often in preparation for a difficult or challenging situation.

1. To give courage or boldnessC1formal

   To make someone feel brave or confident enough to do something.

   Придать смелости

   • She nerved herself to speak in front of the large audience.
   • He nerved his team to face the difficult challenge.
   • They nerved themselves for the long journey ahead.

   Synonymsbraceemboldenencouragefortifyinspiritmotivatestrengthen

   Antonymsdauntdiscourageintimidateunnerve