vt.

1. 磨損（織物等）的邊緣
   Constant rubbing had frayed his shirt cuffs.

   不斷的磨擦磨破了他的襯衣袖口。

2. 使（神經等）緊張；使惱火
   After spending a day with screaming children, her nerves were frayed.

   與吵吵嚷嚷的孩子們呆了一天後，她的神經快要崩潰了。

vi.

1. 被磨損邊緣
   The rope frayed and broke.

   繩子磨損後斷了。

2. 緊張

n.

1. 磨損處

n.

1. 【文】吵架；打架[the S]
   He joined the fray.

   他參加了爭吵。

v.

1. (of a fabric, rope, or cord) unravel or become worn at the edge.
2. (of a person's nerves or temper) show the effects of strain.

n.