psych
(also psyche), v (infml 口)
1 [Tn, Tn.p] ~ sb (out) make sb nervous or less confident, etc, esp by psychological means 使某人精神紧张或丧失信心等(尤指用攻心方法)
Her arrogant behaviour on court psyched her opponent (out) completely. 她在法庭上那盛气凌人的样子把对方完全镇慑住了.
2 (phr v) psych sb/oneself up prepare sb/oneself mentally for sth 使某人[自己]对某事物作好思想准备
She had really psyched herself up for the big match. 她为大赛作了充分的心理准备.
🎯 考研助记
“(马)赛克”(谐音):有精神病的人,头脑不就像马赛克一样吗
🗣️ 情景例句
Time moved at a snail's pace before the holiday.
假期之前时间过得非常缓慢。
He hears a nice tune. Now, he is listening to it.
他听到了美妙的旋律。现在,他在倾耳聆听。
Parents are often upset when their children praise the homes of their friends and regard it as a slur on their own cooking, or cleaning, or furniture,