fray

• 名词，指打斗、冲突或激烈的争吵，通常涉及多人。

A noun referring to a fight, conflict, or heated argument, often involving multiple participants.

1. A fight or conflictB2formal

   A noisy, energetic, and often confused fight or argument.

   争吵

   • He was injured in the fray.
   • Several people joined the fray to break up the argument.
   • The political fray became heated during the debate.

   同义词affraybattlebrawlclashcombatconflictfracasmeleescuffleskirmish

2. A competitive or challenging situationB2formal

   A situation of active competition or struggle.

   争斗

   • New companies are entering the fray in the tech market.
   • She decided to enter the fray and run for office.
   • The fray for the championship title is intense this year.

   同义词battleclashcombatconflictcontestfightstruggle

   反义词calmharmonypeacetruce

• 指布料边缘磨损、散开、起毛边，也指人的神经紧张、情绪烦躁或关系变得紧张。

A verb used to indicate the act of wearing away or unraveling at the edges, or becoming strained or irritated.

1. Become worn or unraveledB2formal

   To become worn, thin, or unraveled at the edges, typically of fabric or rope.

   磨损或散开

   • The cuffs of his shirt began to fray after many washes.
   • The rope frayed from constant friction against the rock.
   • The old flag frayed in the strong wind.

   同义词frazzleravelunravelwear

2. Become strained or irritatedB2informal

   To become strained, irritated, or stressed, often referring to nerves or temper.

   变得紧张（神经）

   • Her patience began to fray after hours of waiting.
   • Tempers frayed during the heated argument.
   • The constant noise frayed his nerves.

   同义词frazzleirritatestrainstresswear thin

   反义词calmsoothe