frayed

• 形容布料、绳索等因磨损而边缘散开、变薄，线头开始松散脱落；也可引申指人的神经紧张、烦躁不安。

Describes something, typically fabric or rope, that has become worn or thin at the edges, with threads beginning to come loose.

1. Worn or unraveledB1formal

   Having the threads or fibers worn away, typically at the edge of fabric or rope.

   磨损或散开

   • The cuffs of his shirt were frayed from years of use.
   • She replaced the frayed rope before it broke.
   • The old flag was frayed and faded after many storms.

   同义词raggedshreddedtatteredthreadbareworn

   反义词intactneatnewsmoothtrim

2. Strained or irritatedB2informal

   In a state of being stressed, tense, or worn out emotionally.

   疲惫不堪的

   • After the long argument, their nerves were frayed.
   • The constant noise left everyone feeling frayed and irritable.
   • His patience was frayed after waiting for hours.

   同义词edgyirritatedstrainedstressedtenseworn

   反义词calmcollectedcomposedrelaxedsereneuntroubled

• 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