high-strung
英 ['hai'str??]
美
- adj. 高度紧张的；敏感的；容易兴奋的
英文词源
- 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.
双语例句
- 1. Powell's unusual journey to high office is an inspiration to millions.
- 鲍威尔升任高官的不寻常历程对数以百万计的人都是一个激励。
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- 2. If cancers are spotted early there'sa high chance of survival.
- 如果癌症在早期发现的话，存活的几率会很高。
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- 3. That big high-rise above us is where Brian lives.
- 我们上面的那座摩天大楼就是布赖恩住的地方。
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- 4. High winds have knocked down trees and power lines.
- 大风刮倒了树木和电线。
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- 5. A high turnout was reported at the polling booths.
- 来自投票站的消息称投票率很高。
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