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New2grammar Posted 18 years ago
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frayed nerves

0A strong aftershock early Sunday rattled areas still reeling from last week's massive earthquake in China, shaking frayed nerves of survivors and slowing rescue and relief efforts.02br
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001.What's is the meaning of 'reeling' here?02br
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002. What's the meaning of 'frayed nerves'? I understand the literal meanings of the individual words.02br
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001-- 01b00reel02b00 = to be thrown off balance or fall back; to stagger, lurch, or sway (the meaning here is more psychological than physical)02br
002--01b00 fray02b00 = to strain; chafe: 01i00repeated noises that fray the nerves.02br
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