frayed
- IPA[freɪd]
英式
- (of a fabric, rope, or cord) unravelled or worn at the edge；(of a person's nerves or temper) showing the effects of strain
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形容詞
- 1. (of a fabric, rope, or cord) unravelled or worn at the edge the frayed collar of her old coat 同義詞
- ▪ (of a person's nerves or temper) showing the effects of strain an effort to soothe frayed nerves 同義詞
- (of a fabric, rope, or cord) unravel or become worn at the edge, typically through constant ... cheap fabric soon frays
Oxford Dictionary
- (of a fabric, rope, or cord) unravel or become worn at the edge, typically through constant ... cheap fabric soon frays the frayed collar of her old coat
Oxford American Dictionary
- a situation of intense activity, typically one incorporating an element of aggression or ... nineteen companies intend to bid for the contract, with three more expected to enter the fray
Oxford American Dictionary
- a situation of intense competitive activity: ten companies intend to bid for the contract, with three more expected to enter the fray
Oxford Dictionary
- a port and meat-packing centre in western Uruguay; population 23,100 (est. 2004).
Oxford Dictionary
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- IPA[frād]
美式
- (of a fabric, rope, or cord) unraveled or worn at the edge: the frayed collar of her old coat
Oxford American Dictionary
