high-strung
英 ['hai'str??]
美
- adj. 高度緊張的；敏感的；容易興奮的
英文詞源
- high-strung (adj.)
- also high strung, 1848 in the figurative sense, from high (adj.) + strung. Originally a musical term, with reference to stringed instruments, where it is attested from 1748.
雙語例句
- 1. Powell's unusual journey to high office is an inspiration to millions.
- 鮑威爾升任高官的不尋常歷程對數(shù)以百萬計的人都是一個激勵。
來自柯林斯例句
- 2. If cancers are spotted early there'sa high chance of survival.
- 如果癌癥在早期發(fā)現(xiàn)的話，存活的幾率會很高。
來自柯林斯例句
- 3. That big high-rise above us is where Brian lives.
- 我們上面的那座摩天大樓就是布賴恩住的地方。
來自柯林斯例句
- 4. High winds have knocked down trees and power lines.
- 大風刮倒了樹木和電線。
來自柯林斯例句
- 5. A high turnout was reported at the polling booths.
- 來自投票站的消息稱投票率很高。
來自柯林斯例句