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
Do you want to stick it out for the whole weekend?
难道你想在此地耗掉整个周末?
They've met with great favor home and abroad.
这些产品在国内外很受欢迎。
Yes, I'm afraid so. It's getting late, and we have to be up early in the morning.