Vocabulary Cards
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B2 noun, verb
nerve
神经; 勇气
Meaning
A bundle of fibers in the body that transmits signals between the brain and other parts; also courage or audacity.
Example
She gathered the nerve to speak in front of the large audience.
A2 adjective
Nervous
紧张, 焦虑
Meaning
feeling anxious or worried; relating to the nerves; easily agitated
Example
She felt nervous before her job interview.
B1 noun
Nest
鸟巢
Meaning
a structure built by birds to lay eggs and shelter their young
Example
The bird built a nest in the tree.
C1 verb
nestle
依偎
Meaning
to settle or lie comfortably within or against something
Example
The child nestled into her mother's arms.
C2 noun
Nestling
雏鸟
Meaning
a young bird that has not yet left its nest
Example
The mother bird fed the hungry nestling with worms.
B1 noun
net
网
Meaning
a piece of material made of threads or ropes woven together, used to catch or hold things
Example
The fisherman cast his net into the sea.
C2 adjective
nether
下方的
Meaning
situated down or below; lower
Example
They explored the nether regions of the cave.
C2 noun
nettle
一种触碰时会引起刺激的植物
Meaning
a plant with stinging hairs that cause irritation when touched
Example
He accidentally brushed against the nettle and felt a sharp sting.
C2 adjective
nettlesome
令人烦恼的
Meaning
Causing irritation, annoyance, or difficulty.
Example
The nettlesome rules frustrated the workers.
A2 noun
network
网络
Meaning
A system of interconnected people, things, or computers.
Example
She built a strong professional network.
B2 noun
networking
建立网络
Meaning
The action of establishing connections and relationships, especially for career or business purposes.
Example
Networking is important for career development.
C1 adjective
neural
Meaning
Relating to nerves or the nervous system.
Example
Scientists study neural connections in the brain.
C2 noun
neuralgia
神经痛
Meaning
intense, often intermittent pain along a nerve pathway
Example
The patient suffers from neuralgia in her face.
C2 adjective
neurocognitive
神经认知
Meaning
Related to brain information processing and memory power
Example
Neurocognitive functions decline due to lack of sleep.
C2 noun
neurofeedback
一种使用实时显示大脑活动来教授大脑功能自我调节的技术
Meaning
A technique that uses real-time displays of brain activity to teach self-regulation of brain function.
Example
Neurofeedback enhances cognitive performance and relaxation.
C2 noun
neurogenesis
大脑中新神经细胞的形成过程
Meaning
The process of forming new nerve cells in the brain.
Example
Scientists are studying neurogenesis to understand brain health.
C1 adjective
neurological
神经学的
Meaning
Relating to the anatomy, functions, and organic disorders of nerves and the nervous system.
Example
Meditation has positive neurological effects on mental health.
C1 noun
neurology
Meaning
The branch of medicine that deals with disorders of the nervous system.
Example
She specializes in neurology and treats patients with brain diseases.
C1 noun
neuroplasticity
神经可塑性
Meaning
The brain's ability to reorganize itself by forming new neural connections throughout life.
Example
Neuroplasticity allows the brain to rewire itself after an injury.
C2 adjective
neuroprotective
神经保护
Meaning
Having the ability to protect nerve cells from damage, degeneration, or impaired function.
Example
Omega-3 fatty acids have neuroprotective benefits.
C2 adjective
neuroscientific
神经科学的
Meaning
Related to the scientific study of the brain and nervous system.
Example
Neuroscientific research helps understand memory retention.
C1 noun
neurosis
神经症
Meaning
A relatively mild mental illness that is not caused by organic disease, involving symptoms of stress.
Example
His neurosis made social interactions difficult.
C1 noun
neurotransmitters
神经传导物质
Meaning
Chemical messengers that transmit signals across nerve synapses, affecting mood, behavior, and cognitive functions.
Example
Serotonin and dopamine are key neurotransmitters affecting mood.
C1 verb
neuter
去势
Meaning
To remove the reproductive organs of an animal; or having no gender.
Example
They decided to neuter their cat to prevent more kittens.