gnaw at 啃咬；折磨
gnaw away 逐渐侵蚀
gnaw on 啃咬
gnaw through 啃穿
gnawing pain 持续疼痛
1. The dog gnaws the bone quietly in the corner.
狗在角落里安静地啃着骨头。
2. Anxiety gnaws at his mind every night.
焦虑每晚都在折磨他的内心。
3. The mouse gnaws through the wooden box.
老鼠把木箱一点点啃穿。
4. Doubt gnaws at her confidence before the exam.
考试前疑虑不断侵蚀她的信心。
A: What’s bothering you lately?
A：你最近在烦恼什么？
B: A feeling of uncertainty gnaws at me every day.
B：一种不确定感每天都在折磨我。
1) 用牙齿持续啃咬某物
2) 情绪或问题不断困扰内心
3) 长时间消耗或侵蚀状态
4) 比喻性表达心理压力
1. 用牙齿不断啃咬
e.g. The rat gnaws the wire.
老鼠啃咬电线。
2. 持续折磨或困扰心理
e.g. Fear gnaws at his heart.
恐惧不断折磨他的内心。
verb
1. To bite or chew something persistently, or to gradually cause emotional or mental distress.
Synonym: nibble, chew, torment