white-knuckle

动词 v. 形容词 adj.
中文释义

英文释义

动词 v.
  1. To endure despite feeling terror, fear, apprehension, anxiety, discomfort, or torment. transitive
    — The rest of the drive home I white knuckled it.
  2. To grip tightly in fear, apprehension, suspense, or nervousness. transitive
    — That lifting sensation is so strong, I inadvertently feel myself white-knuckling the hand grips.
形容词 adj.
  1. Causing fear, excitement, apprehension, suspense, or nervousness. idiomatic,not-comparable
    — "No surprise given both Bellamy and White share - or have inherited - Hendrix's unique blend of experimental instincts and white-knuckle showmanship," said Mr Goldsmith.

词形变化

white knuckle alternative white-knuckles present,singular,third-person white-knuckling participle,present white-knuckled participle,past white-knuckled past white knuckle alternative

词源

词源 1
Evoking the imagery of tightly clenched hands with reduced bloodflow to the knuckles.
词源 2
Evoking the imagery of tightly clenched hands with reduced bloodflow to the knuckles.
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