fray
noun
Phrases of fray noun
- the fray
A situation of energetic and often disorganized activity, competition, or conflict.
激烈的竞争，或混乱的局面
• After a few months of calm, they were ready to re-enter the fray of the competitive market.
在几个月的平静之后，他们准备重新进入竞争激烈的市场。
verb
Definitions of fray verb
fabric(布料)
- Transitive(及物动词)Intransitive(不及物动词)
To cause threads in cloth or rope to become separated, creating loose threads at the edge or end; or to become separated in this way.
磨损；（使）磨损
The edges of the denim jacket began to fray after only a few washes.
这件牛仔夹克的边缘在洗了几次后就开始磨损了。
The cuffs of the old sweater were starting to fray.
这件旧毛衣的袖口开始磨损了。
She used scissors to fray the hem of the skirt for a distressed look.
她用剪刀磨损裙子的下摆，营造出一种破旧的风格。
emotion(情绪)
- Intransitive(不及物动词)
To gradually become upset or annoyed; typically used to describe temper or nerves.
变得烦躁；变得恼火
His temper began to fray after hours of negotiations.
他的脾气在经过数小时的谈判后开始变得烦躁。
Her nerves frayed after a long day at work.
她的神经在长时间工作后变得紧张。
Passengers' tempers began to fray after waiting for more than an hour.
乘客们的脾气在等待超过一小时后开始变得暴躁。
Idioms
- fray around/at the edges
To begin to lose effectiveness or to start to fall apart or decline.
开始变得较不有效或成功；开始瓦解或衰退
• Under economic pressure, the organization started to fray around the edges.
在经济压力下，这个组织开始变得松散。